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Traffic police officers check drivers’ documents at Gishushu junction in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Traffic point deduction system should be rolled out with 'caution'

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
On January 5, the lower chamber of Parliament unanimously passed a road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law focused on improving safety through technology and a merit and demerit points system.
Law

Parliament passes road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
All public transport buses operating in Kigali are expected to be electric by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure. Courtesy
Economy

Six major projects to watch in 2026

Friday, January 02, 2026
Teen girls during a session on reproductive health in girls club in Nyanza District. Sam Ngendahimana

Too young to consent, old enough to face adult consequences

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Cross-border trucks parked at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam.. File
Infrastructure

Govt pledges to address truck drivers’ parking concerns

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Passengers board a public bus during the launch of lanes for public buses in Kigali on December 2. Rwanda’s public transport sector saw steady changes in 2025.
Infrastructure

Transport: Major developments of 2025

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A traffic jam photographed at former Rwandex in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Phone use while driving only illegal if hand-held, minister clarifies

Monday, December 29, 2025
MPs and government officials during a session meant for voting on the road traffic bill, on December 29, 2025, in Kigali (courtesy).
Law

Vehicle impoundment for drink driving raises concerns in parliament

Monday, December 29, 2025
Transparency International Rwanda’s latest index shows a 5% drop in public perception of corruption, highlighting bribery trends, vulnerable institutions, and the impact on service delivery. Courtesy
Rwanda

Public perception of corruption declines 5% - report

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Chez Lando, one of the junctions set for major road upgrades. The junction improvements are part of the five-year Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project, which aims to ease traffic flow in and around the capital. Photos by Keza Kellya Raissa
Infrastructure

Property owners await clarity on Kigali junction upgrade plans

Friday, November 07, 2025
An artistic impression of an underpass tunnel expected to be constructed at Kwa Lando as part of the upgrades.
Infrastructure

How much will Sonatubes-Gishushu-Kwa Lando road upgrades cost

Saturday, October 18, 2025
ACP Steven Rukumba, Commissioner for Testing and Licensing at Rwanda National Police, speaks during the senatorial session that was assessing government’s measures meant to address road accidents, on October 10, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Rwanda

How new road traffic bill may change driver behaviour

Friday, October 10, 2025