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Ccmmuters board Ecofleet bus at Sonatube in Kicukiro District. The number of people using public transport in Kigali has increased by 30,000 since the introduction of dedicated bus lanes in late April.
Infrastructure

Public transport users up by 30,000 in less than a month

Friday, May 22, 2026
Two artificial ponds under construction at Gikondo Wetland, the former Gikondo industrial park in Kigali. File

Kigali: Thriving hub for tourism investment

Friday, May 22, 2026
The recognition follows the successful hosting of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships and highlights Kigali’s ongoing green mobility and sustainability initiatives.  Courtesy.
Cycling

What UCI Bike City Label means for Kigali, Rwandan cycling

Thursday, May 14, 2026
A police officer inspects whether bus lanes are respected by other vehicles at the former Rwandex area in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Emergency, high-occupancy vehicles allowed to use bus lanes

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The expansion of dedicated bus lanes has eased congestion in Kigali. Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Expanded bus lanes cut commute times, ease congestion

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BRALIRWA Management, Staff, and invited guests gather to lay wreaths and pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza Kicukiro Genocide Memorial. Courtesy
Kwibuka

BRALIRWA Commemorates 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rubavu and Kigali

Monday, April 27, 2026
Singers from Hosiana choir lay wreaths to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Kwibuka

We lived each day expecting death—Hosiana Choir survivor

Monday, April 27, 2026
City of Kigali officials last week introduced a park-and-ride system alongside expanded dedicated bus lanes. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

What experts say about Kigali’s park-and-ride plan

Monday, April 27, 2026
Cars stuck in traffic jam in Kigali. The city, through the new park and ride system, is encouraging car owners to use public transport.
Infrastructure

Gahanga added to Kigali’s park-and-ride spaces

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Passengers wait for buses at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. Following the rollout of a service-led public transport system, officials reported a 30 per cent increase in passenger numbers within weeks. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Kigali sees 30% surge in bus passengers after reforms

Friday, April 24, 2026
Commuters board a public bus at the former Rwandex bus stop following the launch of designated bus lanes on December 2, 2025. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt rolls out park-and-ride to drive public transport uptake

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Under the new arrangement, buses will depart every five minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes during off-peak periods
Infrastructure

Kigali rolls out extended bus lanes on four routes

Wednesday, April 22, 2026