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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
Ecofleet public bus during morning hours in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Better buses are here. But can Kigali sustain the momentum?

Monday, May 11, 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
Passengers board a public bus in Kigali on Monday, April 27. Courtesy

Kigali’s next mobility leap: A unified school bus system

Thursday, April 30, 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
According to Ecofleet officials, a pilot phase of the new device is underway on the Kacyiru and Rwandex routes, where two display units have been installed at bus stops. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Public transport: EcoFleet trials real-time bus tracking

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
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
City of Kigali officials last week introduced a park-and-ride system alongside expanded dedicated bus lanes. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Editorial

Park-and-Ride: A smart response to rising fuel costs and a greener Kigali

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
About 50 electric buses are expected to be introduced in the City of Kigali by May. Courtesy
Environment

50 more electric buses to be deployed on Kigali roads

Thursday, April 23, 2026