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Riders of Spiro electric motorcycles have raised concerns about the new e-bikes. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Rwanda

How serious are safety concerns around Spiro electric motorcycles?

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Business

PHOTOS: Inside Kigali's car showrooms transforming the auto market

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A hybrid car on display at a showroom in Kicukiro. Rwanda’s transition from fuel-based transport to electric mobility is accelerating, driven by supportive government policies, growing investor confidence, and an emerging ecosystem of innovators. File
Economy

How govt, companies and banks are driving EV uptake

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly making their mark on Rwanda’s automotive market. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

What are the most affordable EV brands on Rwandan market?

Sunday, October 05, 2025
Electric buses that transport commuters in Kigali City. Courtesy
Energy

What Rwanda needs to electrify 20% of its bus fleet by 2030

Friday, October 03, 2025
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Rwanda

Taxi-moto riders decry faulty batteries at swap stations

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Hybrids appeal to buyers not only because they combine fuel and electric power but also due to generous government tax exemptions. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

A closer look at Rwandan car market, shifting brand preferences

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The launch of Umurabyo, an affordable electric taxi was completed through collaboration between NCBA, Kabisa, and Sonarwa General and Sonarwa Life.
Featured

Powering Rwanda’s Electric Taxi Revolution; NCBA, Kabisa launch ‘Umurabyo’

Friday, September 12, 2025
A taxi-motor rider during SPIRO campaign in Kirehe District.

Standardise battery policy in Rwanda to drive EV adoption

Friday, September 05, 2025
Technicians works at project to convert fuel-powered motorcycles into electric vehicles (EVs) in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Setbacks hit Rwanda’s drive to convert motorbikes to EVs

Monday, August 25, 2025
Spiro, a leading Pan-African electric vehicle company, has rolled out affordable electric bikes in Kirehe District on Tuesday, August 12. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Spiro rolls out e-bikes for sustainable, eco-friendly transport in Kirehe District

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Rwanda’s petroleum imports rose by 9.5% in 2024, reaching $680 million and accounting for nearly 10% of total imports, according to the Trade and Industry Performance report. Photo by IGIHE
Economy

Rwanda eyes fuel import cuts with renewed push for clean energy

Wednesday, July 23, 2025