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Lahiru Silva, Chief Business Officer at LOLC Unguka Finance, and Amit Chawla, Managing Director of Spiro Rwanda at the signing of the new agreement on Friday, August 14. Courtesy
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Bridging EV gap: LOLC Unguka Finance makes electric vehicle ownership easier

Friday, August 28, 2026
The newly signed agreement aims to expand access to electric motorcycles and support Rwanda’s transition to clean and sustainable transport.
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BRD, Jali Finance’s Rwf4.5bn deal to expand e-mobility

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A driver kicks up dust while drifting during a previous edition of Rwanda Auto Fest. The automotive showcase returns to Kigali Universe on Sunday, featuring drifting demonstrations, customised vehicles and modified engines. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO/ THE NEW TIMES
Showbiz

Nine events worth checking out in Kigali this weekend

Friday, July 24, 2026
Watu East Africa General Manager Andrii Volokha speaks to The New Times in Kigali on July 9, 2026, about the company's plans to expand asset financing for electric motorcycles and smartphones in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
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Watu sets sights on expanding flexible e-bike, smartphone financing in Rwanda

Saturday, July 11, 2026
A visitor during a tour of Kigali Genocide Memorial. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Tourism

Must-visit spots in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum delegates

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Veteran cyclist Jean de Dieu Rafiki Uwimana, who is currently elite bike mechanic.
Cycling

Meet Rafiki, the mechanic keeping bikes and cyclists' dreams alive

Monday, May 04, 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
Amit Chawla, the Managing Director for Spiro in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Thursday, April 23. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Spiro expands as soaring fuel prices supercharge Rwanda’s shift to e-mobility

Friday, April 24, 2026
The final stage of Tour du Rwanda 2025 was cancelled due to heavy rain. Courtesy photo
Cycling

Cycling: What would it take to cancel a stage?

Friday, February 20, 2026
Bugesera based rider Claudine Ahoshakiye wins the last edition of Rwanda youth Racing cup of 2025 in women junior Category after 36 laps.
Cycling

A mother’s role in a junior cyclist’s rise

Friday, January 02, 2026
Arun Bhandari, Spiro’s Country Director, said that more than 15,000 Spiro electric motorcycles are currently on Rwanda’s roads. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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FEATURED VIDEO: Inside Spiro’s drive to build Rwanda’s e-mobility ecosystem through local assembly, mechanic training

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Electric motorbike firm Spiro has announced to train all users of their brand. Dan Gatsinzi
Business

After safety concerns, Spiro adopts ‘train all’ approach

Tuesday, December 16, 2025