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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
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
Featured

Spiro expands as soaring fuel prices supercharge Rwanda’s shift to e-mobility

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
Food commodities vendors and customers at Kimironko Market in Kigali. File
Economy

Traders warned against unfair price hikes

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Recent monetary tightening by the National Bank of Rwanda reflects a necessary response to inflationary pressures, particularly those driven by external shocks. Dan Gatsinzi

Households feel the squeeze as living costs continue to rise

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
According to Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, petrol now costs Rwf2,938 per litre, up 48 percent in six weeks. Diesel has been held at Rwf2,205 through deliberate government intervention. FILE

How Rwanda is navigating the US–Iran war fallout

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
A household consuming between zero and five cubic metres pays Rwf323 per meter with VAT excluded, while one consuming between five and 20 cubic metres pays Rwf340 per metre.
Featured

What drives your water bill? Inside RURA’s tariff system, consumer protection

Monday, April 20, 2026
A view of Nyabugogo taxi park, Kigali’s main public transport hub. About 100 operators have been fined by RURA for illegally increasing fares. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Transporters face up to Rwf200,000 fines over illegal fare hikes

Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced on Friday that it has penalised nearly 100 public transport operators for overcharging passengers. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Nearly 100 transport operators penalised for hiking fares

Saturday, April 18, 2026
US President Donald Trump has shared Iran’s message that the Strait of Hormuz is open, after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also posted on X on April 17. Courtesy
International

Strait of Hormuz is open, Trump and Iran declare

Friday, April 17, 2026
Petrol prices on the pump have been increased to Rwf2,938 per litre, up from Rwf2,303, while diesel remains unchanged at Rwf2,205. Courtesy
Energy

Petrol price increases by over Rwf600

Friday, April 17, 2026
Abebe Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF. Courtesy
Economy

IMF downgrades Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 amid Middle East war 

Thursday, April 16, 2026