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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 test tube labelled "Hantavirus positive" is held in this illustration taken May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Health

Three dead as WHO ramps up response to cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak

Saturday, May 09, 2026
South Africa health officials on May 6, confirmed that two passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.
Health

Hantavirus: South Africa confirms cases

Wednesday, May 06, 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
At least six died in bus-lorry collision accident in Uganda.
International

Uganda: Six killed in bus-lorry collision

Monday, May 04, 2026
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir is set to launch direct flights between its capital Muscat and Kigali. Courtesy
Aviation

Oman’s SalamAir to launch direct flights to Kigali

Friday, May 01, 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
A total of 14 passengers have died in a plane crash in South Sudan. Internet
International

14 dead as passenger plane goes down in South Sudan

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
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