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Traffic jams often happen in Kigali during morning (6–8 AM) and evening (5–8 PM) rush hours. The city is working on widening roads and fixing key routes to reduce congestion and improve access to more neighborhoods.

Traffic management in Kigali: A matter of priority!

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Rwandan government announced new changes to vehicle emission testing, which will apply to all vehicles, including motorcycles. on Thursday, July 24,
Rwanda

Motorists, environmentalists weigh in on vehicle emissions testing

Friday, July 25, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025
SACCO Byimana in Ruhango District. Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs are expected to drop from the current 24% to between 2% and 14% annually, according to Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs fall as consolidation nears completion

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lawmakers have raised concerns over delayed physical planning for 8,361 hectares of residential land in the City of Kigali.
Housing

Why City of Kigali missed deadline to demarcate new residential sites

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Electric buses that transport commuters in Kigali City. City of Kigali in June anncounced its decision to ban the entry of new diesel-powered public buses in favour of electric ones. Courtesy
Environment

Transporters wary as Kigali moves to electric buses only

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The City of Kigali’s move to transition to a fully electric bus fleet is a bold and commendable step towards a cleaner, more sustainable, and more efficient public transport system.
Editorial

Kigali’s bold move to electric public transport is a step forward

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the 2025-26 budget bill to the Members of Parliament. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s 2025/26 tax shifts: What divergence from EAC tariffs means

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Vegetables at Kimironko market. Courtesy
Editorial

Selective price regulation does not distort free-market principles

Friday, July 11, 2025
At least 112 kilometres of drainage infrastructure have been identified as urgent priorities across Kigali to be rehabilitated.
Infrastructure

Over 100km of drainage to be built in Kigali

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
City officials appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to issues flagged in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended June 30, 2024.
Infrastructure

MPs urge City of Kigali to accelerate community road projects

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
The Nyamagana dam, alongside Bishya Dam, is now being considered for eco-tourism development and cultural heritage conservation.
Tourism

Nyanza unveils plan for cultural tourism, eco-trails, and Olympic stadium

Tuesday, July 08, 2025