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Some electric vehicles at a charging station at Kacyiru in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda has built an EV market. Now it must build an EV ecosystem

Monday, July 20, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Project, currently under construction along the Nyabarongo River on November 25, 2025. File
Energy

Floating solar panels on Nyabarongo dam could generate 200MW: PM

Friday, July 10, 2026
Some of the new generation HOWO trucks that were unveiled by Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda. Courtesy
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Rwanda set for HOWO truck assembly as Sinotruk unveils electric vehicle plans

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
NCBA Bank Rwanda and with Longtai Group signed a financing partnership enabling more than 100 customers acquire electric vehicles (EVs). Courtesy
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NCBA Bank Rwanda surpasses 100 EV financing milestone with Longtai Group

Friday, July 03, 2026
Some of the electric cars displayed at BK Arena during the launch of BK Go EV on Thursday, June 25. The new initiative is part of the bank’s efforts to support Rwanda’s green transport agenda by making electric mobility more accessible for individuals and transport operators. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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BK removes cost barrier to EV ownership with full financing plan

Friday, June 26, 2026
Bank of Kigali (BK), Numa Logistics and Kabisa officials launch a partnership to expand the use of electric trucks in commercial transport, on June 12. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Bank of Kigali leads electric truck financing in commercial transport shift

Monday, June 15, 2026
EVP CHARGER currently operates about 95 electric motorcycle superfast direct charging stations and nearly 20 superfast charging stations for electric cars.
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How EVP Charger is powering Rwanda’s EV transition

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
A client tests a new electric car at Rwandamotor in Gahanga, Kicukiro District, Kigali, on April 1. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Rwanda

Are rising fuel prices driving e-mobility transition?

Thursday, April 30, 2026
A client tests a new electric car at a showroom in Kicukiro, Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

What drivers should know before choosing electric

Monday, April 27, 2026
President Kagame meets with Xu Hui, Chairman of Rich Resource International Investments (RRII), Vice President and Board Secretary of Chery Holding, and his delegation at Village Urugwiro, on Thursday, April 23.
Business

Kagame meets Chinese investor eyeing EV assembly plant in Rwanda

Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Minister of State for Infrastructure, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, speaks during a news conference in Kigali on December 1, 2025. Photo: Craish Bahizi
Energy

Govt mandates 30% electric vehicles in public procurement

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The new initiative to be managed by EcoFleet Solutions, will operate as a dedicated airport shuttle system using environmentally friendly electric vehicles. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Shuttle service to launch between Kigali airport, hotels

Monday, April 20, 2026