Transport
Transport covers road development and maintenance, air transport, inland transport, Government fleet management, Traffic management and Aviation Accident Investigation.
5,145 (2024) from 3,248 (2020)
Km of Feeder Roads Constructed
2,652 (2024) from 1,425.5 (2020)
National Paved Road Network(Asphalt)
2,174,744 (2024) from 856,167(2020)
Number of passenger by National Carrier
Land transport is the main utilized mode of transport used in Rwanda through roads. Thus, the Ministry of Infrastructure is ensuring that the national road network is expanded, rehabilitated, upgraded, and maintained appropriately through Rwanda Transport Development Agency, which is an implementing agency affiliated to the Ministry of Infrastructure.
This infrastructure development aims at both ensuring the mobility connecting different areas of the country and opening up the country to ease land-locked status. In addition, with land transport using roads will be complemented by a railway with the implementation of a Multinational Railway project “the Dar Es Salaam – Isaka – Kigali/Keza – Gitega – Musongati Railway Project” which is under implementation.
Rwanda has made significant achievements in developing transport Infrastructure in recent years. The government also though of revamping the transport sector by ensuring provision of adequate transport services to ensure door-to-door mobility and accessibility of people and goods; which is key to economic growth.
In October 2012, the government of Rwanda has approved the Public Transport Policy and Strategy for Rwanda.
The key principles for Public Transport survives in Rwanda are:
- To ensure universal public transport services for all citizens
- To ensure accessibility (easy to use)
- To ensure mobility ( door to door)
- To ensure availability for use (responsive to demand)
- To ensure reliability to use (Providing services as per standard time schedule or available on demand )
- To promote safety and security for passengers-To ensure monitoring and evaluation of level of service and performance, and Satisfy from the user’s point of view.
Background
Rwanda is a land-locked and mostly mountainous country. Therefore, its transportation system has developed along the natural processes of creating and using land infrastructure - roads. Today, Rwanda has a relatively important and partly well-paved road network with good accessibility to most parts of the country and to the surrounding countries.
However, Rwanda is gifted with lakes and rivers, which might make inland navigation an attractive alternative for some connections in both the transport of passengers and goods. In Rwanda, the naturally existing waterways with only few long-haul connections and rather small demand didn't encourage the private sector to seriously develop any form of inland waterways transport. The maritime transportation mainly on our main Lake Kivu has therefore continued to be used informally with minimum benefits.
Transportation costs for inland waterway with considerable quantities of heavy goods will be lower than those of road transport, basically due to much lower energy consumption, and mostly less maintenance on the infrastructure. In addition, the social, safety and environmental effects may be in favor of waterways transport.
Thus, the government of Rwanda is committed to ensure that the maritime transport in Rwanda becomes a major transportation alternative for both persons and goods. For implementation, the detailed design study for lake Kivu water transport has been completed, and the Akagera river navigability study is also about to be launched. This study will be an integral economic and technical viability analysis on developing inland waterways transport on the Akagera River from Kagitumba (Rwanda) to Lake Victoria.
TRANSPORT SECTOR STRATEGIC PLAN EDPRS2
Transport_Sector_Strategic_Plan___21_August_2013__
Transport_Sector_Bulletin_Version_1.pdf
Transport_Sector_Bulletin_Version_2.pdf
Transport_Sector_Bulletin_Version_3.pdf
Transport_Sector_Bulletin_Version_4.pdf
Transport_Sector_Bulletin_-_Version_5.pdf
ESIA REPORT FOR AVIATION HANGAR AND ACADEMY TRAINING CENTER -23 MAY 2023
Final ESIA report_ Aviation hangar and academy training center_ 23 May 23
FORWARD LOOKING JSR REPORT FOR FY 2022-2023
Transport Sector Forward Looking JSR Report for FY2022-23
FORWARD LOOKING JSR REPORT FOR FY 2021-2022
Transport Forward Looking Joint Sector Review (FL-JSR) Report for FY 2021-2022
BACKWARD LOOKING JSR REPORT FOR FY 2021-2022
Transport Backward Looking JSR Report for FY2021-22
BACKWARD LOOKING JSR REPORT FOR FY 2020-2021
Transport_Sector_Backward_Looking_-_JSR_Report_FY_2020-2021
JSR FORWARD LOOKING 2019-2020
BACKWARD LOOKING JSR REPORT FOR FY2018-19
Backward_Looking_JSR_Report_for_FY2018-19.pdf
BACKWARD LOOKING JOINT SECTOR REVIEW REPORT FOR FY2017/18
Transport_Sector_2017-18_Backward_Looking_Joint_Sector_Review_Report.pdf
JSR FORWARD LOOKING 2017-18
BACKWARD LOOKING JSR FOR FY 2016-17 - DEC 2017
BACKWARD_LOOKING_JSR_FOR_FY_2016-17_-_DEC_2017.pdf
FORWARD-LOOKING JSR 2016-17
FL_JSR___Signed__Report-Transport_2016_1_.pdf
JSR BACKWARD LOOKING 2015-16
JSR_Backward_looking_2015-16_Report.pdf
2015-16 JSR FL SIGNED REPORT -13.11.2015
2015-16_JSR_FL_SIGNED_REPORT.pdf
TRANSPORT QUARTERLY BULLETIN VERSION 1
Transport_Quarterly_Bulletin_Version_1.pdf
JSR BACKWARD LOOKING 2014-15 REPORT-18.11.2015
JSR_Backward_Looking_2014-15_Report.pdf
MINUTES OF JSR BACKWARD LOOKING 2014-15 MEETING-18.11.2015
Minutes_of_JSR_Backward_looking_2014-15_Meeting.pdf
TRANSPORT BACKWARD-LOOKING JSR 2013-14
BACKWARD_LOOKING_JSR_REPORT_FOR_FY_2013-14.pdf
TRANSPORT SECTOR Q1 BULLETIN -13.11.2015
Transport_Sector_Q1_Bulletin.pdf
JSR BACKWARD LOOKING 2014-15 REPORT
JSR_Backward_Looking_2014-15_Report.pdf
MoU DPS AND GOR FOR TRANSPORT SWAp
Background
Currently, Rwanda has no railway network. However, the country is working in partnership with other countries of the region to find a railway network. The railway network will contribute in lightening the country’s landlocked status, thus leading to a significant reduction of transport costs.
The Key principles for the rail transport policy are as follows:
- Promote the rail connectivity for both the central and the northern corridors including regional rail
connectivity with Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ensure harmonization of all future infrastructure , gauge and service provision, legal and regulatory
framework for rail transport system within EAC counties;
-Ensure separation of infrastructure from operations in terms of accounting, with separate balance sheets as well as profit and loss accounts, and separate accounts for passenger and freight;
- Adopt charging for network access base on marginal cost with allowances for non-discriminatory mark-ups and mark downs specified circumstances
- Ensure separation of powers in the form of an independent regulator and the separation of path allocation and infrastructure charging from any organization.The main objective of rail transport is to provide guidance for financing an appropriate railway network for Rwanda. A public private partnership financing option may be considered for development of Railway with following key features:
- Integrated concession regulated by independent regulator;
- Separation of management and rail operations in a non-discriminatory and fair open access system
- Integrated concession with open access regulated by an independent regulator responsible to national or multinational line.
PRESIDENTIAL ORDER RATIFYING DIFFERENT BASAs (COTE D'IVOIRE-GUINEA CONAKRY-UGANDA-CENTRAL AFRICAN REP-ETHIPIASOUTH SUDAN) WITH RWANDA
LAW N°55/2011 OF 14/12/2011 GOVERNING ROADS IN RWANDA
This law was published in the official Gazette No 04 of 23 January 2012. The was stipulates the Road reserve for national roads, Districts and City of Kigali roads and those of other urban areas, Construction within the road reserve, Restrictions within public road reserve, Removal of facilities installed within a road reserve and Procedure of expropriation for road purposes .
The law also clarifies about road classification, reclassification and naming;technical norms;sites for extraction of materials for road construction and maintenance, road preservation; responsibilities, management, maintenance, financing and development ofroads , concession of roads construction to private entities, width of roads, widening of roads, public domain earmarked for roads and integral parts of the road, among others.
To view the law please click on the link below.The law governing roads in Rwanda starts on the page 33 up to 61.
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FLEET POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA JULY 2014
FLEET_POLICY_OF_THE_GOVERNMENT_OF_RWANDA__JULY_2014.pdf
This policy was adopted to reorganize public transport by finding adequate solutions to problems that have been affecting public transport in Rwanda. The problems include unprofessionalism leading to a disorganized public transport and poor service delivery within the profession.
The new policy further aims at promoting good public transport services for all citizens ensure mobility by reducing the distances that used to be done by passengers to reach the nearest bus stops mainly in Kigali and connect the city with suburbs which couldn’t initially get public transport in an easy way.
Other benefits of the new policy include promoting timely services, cost effective and ensure safety and security for passengers. To view the policy please click on the link below:
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NATIONAL FEEDER ROADS POLICY AND STRATEGY
The policy and strategy has the major objective to execute the provision of roads through intelligent prioritizing, design, implementation and quality assurance, optimize cost-effectiveness, facilitate cost-effective investments and operations to reduce and control transport costs (relative to other prices) and supply of transporters and traders especially in rural zones with high agriculture productivity.
The policy states that it will address the issue of mobility of crops from rural areas to the national and international market via the National Road network and District’s roads. It will also address the issue of financing and maintenance of feeder roads as well as improve the coordination between concerned stakeholders (Development partners, GoR’s institutions…).
The policy has 3 pillars which include:
o Enabling and stimulating rural socioeconomic development;
o Means and resources used efficiently in feeder roads;
o Institutional organization and rules regulating feeder roads.
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PRESIDENTIAL ORDER RATIFYING DIFFERENT BASAs (COTE D'IVOIRE-GUINEA CONAKRY-UGANDA-CENTRAL AFRICAN REP-ETHIPIASOUTH SUDAN) WITH RWANDA
MINISTERIAL INSTRUCTIONS No 05/ MoS/ Trans/ 014. DETERMINING MONTHLY LUMP SUM AND OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND PEOPLE’S REPRESENTATIVES UNDER THE FLEET POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA.
OG_NO_SPECIAL_OF_06_02_2020 RATIFICATION_RCAA___INTERNATIONAL PROTOCOLS
OG_No_Special_of_06_02_2020_Ratification_RCAA___INTERNATIONAL_PROTOCOLS.pdf
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SELECTED CATEGORIES OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT UNDER THE FLEET POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA
SELECTED_CATEGORIES_OF_GOVERNMENT_OFFICIALS_FOR_TRANSPORT_FACILITATION.pdf
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VEHICLE CO-OWNERSHIP AGREEMENTS / CONTRACTS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN THE FLEET POLICY 2014 REVISED
1-Cat_MinisterMoS_and_Equiv.doc
2-Cat_Permanent_Secretary_and_EquivMayor_MPs__Senators.doc
3-Cat_Director_General_and_Equiv__1_.doc
4-Vice_Mayor_and_SE_District.doc
6-Agronomist_Veterinary_Insp_of__Education_Motorcycle.doc
7-Specialist_Doctor_and_Senior_Lecturer__5_.doc
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N°02/MOS/TRANS/015 OF 08/04/2015-MINISTERIAL REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE LAW N°75/2013 OF 11/09/2013 ESTABLISHING REGULATION GOVERNING CIVIL AVIATION
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Law N° 26/2012 of 29/06/2012 Governing the Professions of Architecture and Engineering and Establishing the Institute of Architects and the Institute of Engineers in Rwanda
LAW_GOVERNING__ARCHTECTS__AND_ENGINEERS__Official_Gazette_no_37_of_10.09.2012-1.pdf
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MINISTERIAL CIRCULAR ON IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW GOVERNING ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS FINAL SIGNED GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS
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MINISTERIAL CIRCULAR ON IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW GOVERNING ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS FINAL SIGNED PSF
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MINISTERIAL ORDER No 02/cab.M/09 OF 27/7/2009 DETERMINING THE MODALITIES OF FACILITATING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ON NECESSARY TRAVELS WITHIN THE COUNTRY
ITEKA_RYA_MINISITIRI_TRANSPORT_FACILITIES_ABAFITE____UBUMUGA.pdf
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LAW No 49/2013 OF 28/06/2013 ESTABLISHING ROAD MAINTENANCE FUND (RMF) AND DETERMINING ITS MISSION, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING
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ONATRACOM ACT 2013 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 30 BIS OF 29/07/2013
ONATRACOM_ACT_2013_Official_gazette_30_bis_of_29_07____2013.pdf
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PRIME MINISTER’S ORDER No 122/03 OF 30/04/2014 DETERMINING THE RESPONSABILITIES, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE AIRPORT SECURITY COMMITTEE
PM_Order_AIRPORT_SECURITY_COMMITTEE.pdf
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PRIME MINISTER’S ORDER No 123/03 OF 30/04/2014 DETERMINING THE RESPONSABILITIES, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING OF A NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY COMMITTEE
PM_Order_NATIONAL_CIVIL_AVIATION_SECURITY_COMMITTEE.pdf
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LAW No 42/2011 OF 31/10/2011 RELATING TO CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY
LAW_RELATING_TO_CIVIL_AVIATION_SECURITY.pdf
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LAW No 75/2013 OF 11/9/2013 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CIVIL AVIATION
Law_governing_Civil_Aviation_regulation_2013.pdf
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LAW No 53/2011 OF 14/12/2011 ESTABLISHING RWANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (RCAA) AND DETERMINING ITS MISSION, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING
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LAW No30/2014 OF 14/08/2014 MODIFYING AND COMPLEMENTING LAW No 53/2011 OF 14/12/2011 ESTABLISHING RWANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (RCAA), AND DETERMINING ITS MISSION, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING
RCAA_ACT_AMENDMENT_2014_SPECIAL_STATUTES.pdf
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CAA REGULATIONS 2015 OFFICIAL GAZETTE No 21 BIS OF 25/05/2015
CAA_REGULATIONS_2015___Official_Gazette_no_21_bis_of_25.05.2015.pdf
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OFFICIAL GAZETTE NO SPECIAL OF 03.12.2015
Official_Gazette_no_Special_of_03.12.2015.pdf
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MINISTERIAL REGULATIONS N°01/MOS/Trans/016 OF 26/04/2016 RELATING TO UNMANNED CIVIL AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (from page 23)
Official_Gazette_no_20_of_16.05.2016.pdf
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MINISTERIAL ORDER NO01/MOS/TRANS/017 OF 11/05/2017 DETERMINING REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE LAW NO 75/2013 OF 11/09/2013 ESTABLISHING REGULATION GOVERNING CIVIL AVIATION
Official+Gazette+no+Special+of+19.05.2017.pdf
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MINISTERIAL INSTRUCTIONS No 02/MOS/Trans/016 DETERMINING MONTHLY LUMP SUM AND OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND PEOPLE’S REPRESENTATIVES UNDER THE FLEET POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA.
MINISTERIAL_INSTRUCTIONS_NO2-MOS-Trans-016.pdf
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PRIME MINISTER’S ORDER N° 92/03 RYO KU WA 20/07/2017 DETERMINING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE COORDINATION COMMITTEE, ITS MEMBERS AND FUNCTIONING
PRIME_MINISTER_S_ORDER_No_92-03_OF__20._07._2017_ON_SRCC.pdf
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MINISTERIAL ORDER ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATING TO UNMANNED CIVIL AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
MINISTERIAL_ORDER_ESTABLISHING__REGULATIONS_RELATING_TO_UNMANNED_CIVIL_AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf
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LAW N°21/2018 OF 29/04/2018 MODIFYING LAW N° 42/2011 OF 31/10/2011 RELATING TO CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY and LAW N°20/2018 OF 29/04/2018 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CIVIL AVIATION
Itegeko_rigena_amabwiriza_mu_byindege_za_gisivili_No_20-2018_ryo_kuwa_29.04.2018.pdf
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MINISTERIAL INSTRUCTIONS No…01/MOS/TRANS/018…...DETERMINING MONTHLY LUMP SUM AND OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND PEOPLE’S REPRESENTATIVES UNDER THE FLEET POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA.
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MINISTERIAL ORDER ESTABLISHING CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS NO 04.CAB.018 OF 24.07.2018
MINISTERIAL ORDER ESTABLISHING CIVIL AVIATION REGULATION.pdf
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MINISTERIAL INSTRUCTIONS NO 01-MOS-TRANS-019 DETERMINING MONTHLY LUMP SUM AND OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND PEOPLE’S REPRESENTATIVES UNDER THE FLEET POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA
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LAW NO 028-2019 OF 19.09.2019 RELATING TO CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY
LAW_NO_028-2019_OF_19.09.2019_RELATING_TO_CIVIL_AVIATION_SECURITY.pdf
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OG_NO_SPECIAL_OF_06_02_2020 RATIFICATION_RCAA___INTERNATIONAL PROTOCOLS
OG_No_Special_of_06_02_2020_Ratification_RCAA___INTERNATIONAL_PROTOCOLS.pdf
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Laws ratifying different BASAs between Rwanda and Other Countries and their Presidential Orders A
Laws_ratifying_different_BASAs_between_Rwanda__and_Other_Countries_and_their_Presidential_Orders.pdf
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Laws ratifying different BASAs between Rwanda and Other Countries and their Presidential Orders B
Laws_ratifying_different_BASAs_between_Rwanda_and_Other_Countries_and_their_Presidential_Orders.pdf
