City of Kigali has been fighting street vending who are blamed for competing with licensed traders; they do not pay taxes and do not respect the city hygiene instructions. Effort…
City of Kigali
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Economy
Four Investors Launch Rwf 25Bn ‘Silverback Mall’ In Kicukiro-Kigali
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 9:42 pmFour Private investors have launched their newly completed ‘Silverback Mall’ in Kicukiro district, city of Kigali, adding more space to the commercial building market in the area of Sonatubes. Built…
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Society
Kigali Inaugurates Made in Rwanda Centre Including “Bridal Shower” Room
by Daniel Sabiiti 12:23 pmA new cultural center aimed at promoting made in Rwanda products and cultural events has opened in the heart of Kigali City. The center dubbed ‘Agaseke Center’ located at Kigali…
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Fresh from Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Urujeni Martine has been elected new vice mayor in charge of social affairs and development for the City of Kigali. She is replacing Nadine…
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Uncategorized
City of Kigali to Introduce More Car Free Streets To Spice Up Social Life
by Edmund Kagire 5:02 pmKigalians, particularly those who love hanging out, will have more options for entertainment as the City of Kigali considers turning more streets car-free and converting them into entertainment zones for…
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The City of Kigali is dedicating a new road network to pedestrians to allow residents more opportunity to relax and have light moment in the otherwise congested central business district.…
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Special Reports
From Atraco to Jali Investment: Meet Col. (Rtd) ‘Dodo’ Mr. Transport
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 3:00 pmA son was born to Rwandan refugees in Northern Uganda back in early 60s and they called him Twahirwa Ludovic(the name would later be famously shortened to -Dodo). The big…
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National
Kigali Announced Among Winning Cities in The Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge
by Edmund Kagire 11:12 amThe City of Kigali is among 15 cities announced in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge -yearlong competition launched in last year, which will see winning Cities receive $1 million…
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National
On Your Bike: Guraride’s Ambition To Turn Rwanda Into A Cycling Nation
by Vincent Gasana 2:11 pmRwanda’s capital of Kigali, is set to be among the first cities in Africa, to persuade people to choose a two wheel mode of transportation, but like most cities around…
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National
There is Enough Food for Vulnerable Families in Lockdown – City of Kigali
by Daniel Sabiiti 9:55 pmThe City of Kigali says it has enough food supplies to support all vulnerable households and residents during the current 10- day stay-at-home lockdown, commonly referred to as Guma…
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Hills that offer a panoramic view of Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda were 27 years ago looking hopeless. Thousands of city dwellers fled to them for safety during the…
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National
Kigali Named as Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies “2021 Global Mayors Challenge”
by Edmund Kagire 12:59 pmThe City of Kigali is one of 50 Champion Cities selected today as finalists in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, a global innovation competition that identifies and accelerates the most…