Rwanda leads Sub-Saharan Africa in nighttime safety according to the 2025 Gallup Global Safety Report, with 78 percent of adults feeling secure walking alone after dark. The nation placed 38th worldwide, ahead of Britain at 76 percent, France at 73 percent, and the United States at 71 percent in the 144-country survey measuring personal security perceptions.
Egypt topped African rankings at 82 percent, with Rwanda and Algeria tied at second place. Tanzania recorded 68 percent, Uganda 48 percent, and Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo each reached 47 percent in the continental assessment.
Singapore achieved the highest global score at 98 percent, followed by Tajikistan and China. A November 2024 Rwanda Governance Board survey...
Spiro secured $100 million in funding led by the Fund for Export Development in Africa, marking the largest investment in Africa's electric motorcycle sector. The African Export-Import Bank's impact division contributed $75 million to support battery-swapping infrastructure expansion across the continent.
The company operates more than 60,000 electric motorcycles and 1,200 swapping stations in six African nations. Spiro recorded over 26 million battery exchanges and plans to increase its fleet to 100,000 vehicles by late 2025.
CEO Kaushik Burman said riders are switching from gas-powered motorcycles to electric options that cost less and generate higher profits. The company's network has enabled 800 million kilometers of low-carbon...
Rwanda transferred five stolen automobiles to South African authorities on Saturday after border agents stopped the vehicles at three entry points. The handover occurred at the Rwanda Investigation Bureau headquarters, with Antoine Ngarambe representing the agency and Lt. Col. Brian Butana Mashingo from the South African Police Service receiving the vehicles.
Officers intercepted the automobiles at Gatuna, Rusumo and Bugarama border crossings as they entered from neighboring nations. The recovered fleet consists of a Toyota RAV4, Toyota Hilux pickup, Toyota Rush, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Range Rover Sport. The exchange reflects ongoing cooperation between both countries to combat vehicle theft across borders.
Hilton opened its first Rwandan location on Thursday, October 24, with Zaria Court Kigali joining the Tapestry Collection as the initial sub-Saharan African property under this portfolio. The $25 million complex from NBA champion Masai Ujiri's Zaria Group features 80 guest rooms, along with entertainment and athletic facilities. President Paul Kagame dedicated the venue on Sunday, July 28, as part of the Giants of Africa Festival celebrating continental youth culture.
The property is located near the BK Arena and Amahoro Stadium, in a commercial district, 15 minutes from the airport. Aleph Hospitality will operate the hotel featuring workspace areas, recording studios and an events arena for concerts and sports competitions...
Fortis Green Housing began construction of the Masaka Views Eco Estate on Friday, October 24, 2025, launching a $25 million residential development near the future Kigali Medical City. The seven-hectare site will feature more than 300 housing units with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and community living. The developer plans to retain 302 apartments for rental rather than immediate sale, while offering 51 single-family homes and 33 townhouses for purchase.
Managing Director Jonathan Shafer said research shows 95 percent of Kigali homes sold become rentals due to financing challenges. The build-to-rent model aims to provide stable, professionally managed housing communities for long-term residents. Single-family homes range...
Six senators took their oaths on Thursday, October 24, 2025, and promised to fulfill their responsibilities to benefit Rwanda's citizens. President Paul Kagame appointed Dr. Valentine Uwamariya and Alfred Gasana, while political parties elected Dr. Frank Habineza of the Green Party and Nkubana Alphonse of the PSP. Evode Uwizeyimana and Prof. Dusingizemungu Jean Pierre began their second terms after reappointment.
The Senate now has 26 members, with equal gender representation: 13 women and 13 men. Kagame emphasized that their work must connect national objectives with citizens' everyday experiences. He stressed that their decisions should address problems Rwandans face.
Dr. Uwamariya expressed appreciation for the president's...
British High Commissioner Alison Thorpe milked a cow for the first time while visiting Bigogwe in Rwanda's western Nyabihu District, learning about the animal's cultural importance. She stopped at the cattle farming region while traveling to Gisenyi for the Commonwealth Games' King's Baton Relay. Thorpe acknowledged the challenge of her first milking attempt, noting more milk landed on her clothing than in the container.
Cows hold deep meaning in Rwandan tradition, symbolizing prosperity and social bonds. Farmers view the animals as sources of nutrition and markers of status within communities. Gifting cattle represents affection and commitment between people.
Ngabo Karegeya operates a livestock-focused tourism venture in the area...
Nkhatabay Central lawmaker Symon Vuwa Kaunda said his party will eliminate food insecurity after voters returned the Democratic Progressive Party to government. The legislator cited road construction, hospital expansion and transportation improvements as evidence constituents trust President Peter Mutharika's administration to complete unfinished infrastructure.
Kaunda outlined plans to finish the Lakeshore Road, repair the Mzuzu-Karonga corridor and expand port facilities across northern districts. The representative said authorities will import Zambian maize to reduce prices for struggling households while advancing rural electricity access and tuition-free secondary schooling.
The party aims to strengthen business opportunities for...
Mzimba Central Seventh-day Adventist Church health officials warned residents to increase water consumption as extreme heat threatens public well-being across the region. Elder Matsiriza Namakhwa said bodies lose at least two liters of fluid daily through perspiration, breathing, and waste elimination. He told news reporters that people should carry water bottles when leaving their homes rather than wait for thirst signals that indicate a deficiency.
The department identified fatigue, headaches, dry mouth, and low blood pressure as common indicators of dehydration. Officials discouraged reliance on sugary or caffeinated beverages that worsen fluid loss. The church plans to continue wellness education throughout the summer months...
