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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 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
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
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
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
The awarding ceremony was held alongside the University of Rwanda Career Forum Network on Friday, March 27, at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV).
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Over 50 UR student-led start-ups win Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund grants to scale innovation

Monday, March 30, 2026
Traffic jams are becoming an increasingly problematic issue in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What is the outlook for urban mobility in Kigali?

Wednesday, March 25, 2026