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Cross-border trucks transporting goods from Tanzania to Kigali. Craish Bahizi.
Law

Drivers with foreign licences could lose merit points under new system

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A scene from an accident involving a school bus at Rebero in Kicukiro District on January 9, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi. (1)
Rwanda

How new point-based system could reshape driver behaviour

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Traffic Police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu junction. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Law

Major penalties in new traffic bill, related offences

Monday, January 12, 2026
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Monday, January 5. Photo by Kellia Keza.
Law

Minister explains why new traffic bill is tough on defiant motorists

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Dr. Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure, in an interview with The New Times on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Law

How could new bill end issues in vehicle ownership transfers?

Friday, January 09, 2026
The bill introduces a points-based system intended to penalise traffic violations, while rewarding responsible driving. Craish Bahizi
Law

Mixed reactions from motorists over new road traffic bill

Thursday, January 08, 2026
A traffic jam photographed at former Rwandex in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Phone use while driving only illegal if hand-held, minister clarifies

Monday, December 29, 2025
MPs and government officials during a session meant for voting on the road traffic bill, on December 29, 2025, in Kigali (courtesy).
Law

Vehicle impoundment for drink driving raises concerns in parliament

Monday, December 29, 2025
A worker conducts air pollution test at Ndera Automobile Inspection Centre on Saturday, November 22. Courtesy
Editorial

Clean air is not a privilege for the few but a right for all

Monday, November 24, 2025
Augustin Munyaneza, 69-year-old, assists students to cross in Remera, ensuring that school children cross safely. Photos by Kellya Keza
Security

How one man turned a simple act into years of protecting children

Friday, November 21, 2025
Riders of Spiro electric motorcycles have raised concerns about the new e-bike. On November 8, Spiro, the e-mobility company at the centre of the complaints, acknowledged the concerns in a public statement.
Business

Spiro reacts to public outcry over safety of e-motorcycles

Thursday, November 13, 2025
A mechanic inspects a vehicle in Kigali for mechanical and emissions compliance, supporting ongoing efforts to improve air quality and environmental health. Courtesy Photo
Environment

Rwandan vehicle owners hit the garage after 2,000 fail emissions tests

Monday, November 03, 2025