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Nyabihu residents watch how heavy rains destroy a bridge on May 7, 2020. File

Upcountry roads face growing environmental damage - new report

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Passengers board a bus to Remera at Rwandex. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Kigali commuters hail new public transport model

Tuesday, December 09, 2025

The National Land Authority has finished training programs to improve how the country handles rapid urban growth. PHOTO BY THE CITY OF KIGALI

Landowners lead a new era of inclusive urban development

Saturday, December 06, 2025

At the Rwandex bus stop, the bus departed again for Remera within five minutes.

First-hand experience of Kigali’s new bus lanes

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

A bus leaving the Downtown Bus Park on December 2. New road signs marking bus-only lanes have been installed along the route to guide drivers and support the enforcement of Kigali’s updated public transport rules.

PHOTOS: Kigali introduces exclusive bus lanes to improve public transport

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

New bus parked at Kabuga bus park in Kigali in March 2023. The government has signed performance-based agreements with private operators to provide public transport services using buses owned by Ecofleet Solutions, the newly established state-owned company. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

What does the new bus contracting model entail?

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

A neighbourhood in Kibagabaga in the capital Kigali. The new district land use master plans for
eleven districts, approved by the Cabinet on November 28, are expected to guide sustainable land
use and accelerate major urban development projects, according to the National Land Authority.
Photo: Courtesy

Inside new district land use master plans

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

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How Kigali's new public transport model will work

Sunday, November 30, 2025

The government established a public company, Ecofleet Solutions, which is scheduled to begin operations this November. Courtesy

What are the key features of Kigali’s new public transport system?

Saturday, November 29, 2025

A new public transport model for Kigali is set to launch this December. Courtesy

Kigali to launch new public transport system

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Residents welcome impact of Nyanza-Bugesera road

Friday, November 28, 2025

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WASAC restructuring almost complete; what to know

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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Tap water could be safely drinkable in Rwanda by 2029

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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Gishwati farmers frustrated as road repairs lag amid heavy rains

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Nyabarongo II is being constructed between Kamonyi, Gakenke, and Rulindo districts in the Northern and Southern provinces. On Friday, November 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

Nyabarongo II dam construction prompts relocation of 3,000 people

Saturday, November 22, 2025

A view of a traffic jam at Cyamitsingi in Remera. The City of Kigali is preparing to roll out a new traffic-management system designed to ease congestion by giving priority to High-Occupancy Vehicles.

Kigali: New traffic system to give buses faster passage

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Rwanda is set to receive a Multi-Function Vehicle (MFV) and a Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD). Courtesy

Rwanda to acquire Rwf1bn road pavement evaluation devices

Friday, November 14, 2025

The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Secondary, satellite cities to get dedicated management offices

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Public transport a priority in Kigali, says minister

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Workers on duty during the construction works to upgrade of the road that started in Jali Sector

Grassroots funding fuels Kigali’s road upgrades

Tuesday, November 11, 2025