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Tanzania and Rwanda have agreed to link the Tanzania's Isaka–Kigali SGR route, enabling fast, electrified movement of goods and people between Dar es Salaam and Kigali.

Kigali’s Green Transformation: A Model for Urban Sustainability Every time I look at Kigali, I’m reminded that green is not an aesthetic choice here, it’s a strategy. A strategy for resilience, health, and long-term economic value. Today, Kigali stands out as one of Africa’s cleanest and greenest cities, and the numbers speak for themselves: ▪️ 52% of Kigali’s total surface is green-covered (parks, wetlands, forests, urban trees) ▪️ Over 700 km² of planned, low-density urban development ▪️ 23 protected wetlands maintained for climate resilience and biodiversity ▪️ > 1 million trees planted in the last decade to restore ecosystems and reduce emissions ▪️ Air quality that consistently ranks among the best in African capitals But beyond the statistics, the impact is real: ✔️ Cleaner air → fewer respiratory illnesses and healthier communities ✔️ Lower carbon footprint → Kigali contributes significantly less emissions per capita 💧 Wetland conservation → natural flood prevention and water purification 🏙️ Urban cooling → green zones help reduce heat by up to 4–6°C in some neighborhoods 📈 Increased property value → green cities attract investors, talent, and tourism 🛣️ Smarter infrastructure → integrating nature reduces long-term maintenance costs What Kigali shows is simple: When a city puts people and planet at the center of planning, everything else aligns, health, investment, and liveability. This is what sustainable African urbanization looks like. A city that grows forward, not bigger. A city where development and nature coexist. Photo courtesy.

The Junction Mall Flyover is nearing completion and set to ease congestion along Ngong Road, cutting travel time to the CBD to about 25 minutes while improving safety and connectivity. Kazi kwanza, siasa baadae.

When Africa leads by example, we all benefit. If you want to see how Africa grows together, look no further! Following Prime Minister Abiy’s visit in 2024, the Ethiopian delegation came to Rwanda in 2025 for a learning visit, touring key sites in Kigali. Their tour began with a walk along the Nyarutarama Running Track, a 2.4-kilometer-long, 4-meter-wide trail built with specialized materials to enhance outdoor sports experiences.