{"id":114166,"date":"2025-10-29T14:16:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/calls-to-ease-truck-movement-rules-in-kigali-awaiting-bypass"},"modified":"2025-10-29T14:43:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:43:39","slug":"calls-to-ease-truck-movement-rules-in-kigali-awaiting-bypass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/calls-to-ease-truck-movement-rules-in-kigali-awaiting-bypass","title":{"rendered":"Calls to Ease Truck Movement Rules in Kigali Awaiting Bypass"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Truck drivers have expressed concerns over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali\u2019s roads during certain hours, a measure the government says is aimed at reducing traffic congestion as well as accidents in the city.<\/p>\n

They are urging authorities to review the policy or expedite the construction of dedicated truck routes to facilitate the smooth movement of goods without disrupting general traffic.<\/p>\n

Currently, Jean de Dieu Nyarwaya, vice president of a truck drivers\u2019 cooperative in Gozi, Gasabo District, told The New Times that trucks are prohibited from using some city roads during peak hours \u2014 typically from 5 am to 9 am and 5 pm to 9 pm (totalling about eight hours per day).<\/p>\n

Truck drivers say the restrictions are hurting their livelihoods, causing delays in deliveries, and leading to financial losses for both drivers and vehicle owners.<\/p>\n

Nyarwaya said the policy is affecting drivers who transport goods such as construction materials and trade commodities into Kigali.<\/p>\n

There are designated areas where trucks are stopped, such as Rwandex or Kwa Carlos on the road to Gatenga (in Kicukiro), and Rugende (in Gasabo District), he said.<\/p>\n

While the intention is to keep trucks out of the city center to prevent congestion \u2014 which makes sense \u2014 Nyarwaya said \u201cbut it also causes us losses,\u201d indicating that trucks coming from other parts of the country, including Rusizi, are often delayed for hours, halting operations and reducing income.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we ask is that the movement of these vehicles be eased,\u201d Nyarwaya said. \u201cWe pay taxes, but when our vehicles are stopped for long hours, the taxes don\u2019t stop \u2014 which means the driver and owner both lose money.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that drivers who work under contracts with truck owners are hit hardest:<\/p>\n

\u201cIf a driver is expected to make three trips a day but can only make one because of the restrictions, they still have to pay the agreed amount to the owner, sacrificing their own earnings. That\u2019s a direct loss for the driver.\u201d<\/p>\n

Impact on goods and logistics<\/b><\/p>\n

Noel Nkurikiye, Secretary General of the Rwanda Professional Truck Drivers\u2019 Union \u2014 whose members transport goods from regional countries into Rwanda \u2014 said the restrictions also threaten the integrity of temperature-sensitive cargo.<\/p>\n

The union counts around 400 active members, Nkurikiye said, estimating that there are about 6,000 truck drivers across Rwanda.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor instance, some trucks carry refrigerated containers that need constant power to maintain controlled temperatures,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen the vehicle stops for long hours, the energy supply runs out, and the products \u2014 like fish or medical items \u2014 risk spoiling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nkurikiye also highlighted the need for proper facilities at designated truck stops.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe request that parking areas be equipped with charging stations for refrigerated trucks, restaurants for meals, and toilets for basic needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that in some cases, drivers spend entire days or nights where they are stopped.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you live in Kicukiro and get stopped in Rugende, you\u2019re forced to spend the night there, which adds extra expenses,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

During a session with the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security held on October 17, 2025, Fulgence Dusabimana, Vice Mayor in charge of Urbanisation and Infrastructure in the City of Kigali, said the truck movement restrictions are a safety measure implemented with police support.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis activity is carried out with police assistance to ensure road safety during peak hours when traffic is heaviest,\u201d Dusabimana said, adding that it helps reduce accidents and congestion in the city.<\/p>\n

He acknowledged, however, that the policy has economic side effects.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recognise that this can somehow affect the economy \u2014 families and businesses may not get what they need on time \u2014 but it\u2019s a temporary measure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dusabimana added that the city plans to invest in deviation roads for trucks, depending on funding availability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese alternative routes will allow trucks to move without disrupting passenger traffic. But currently, we can\u2019t reroute them because the necessary infrastructure isn\u2019t ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

Calls for faster infrastructure development<\/b><\/p>\n

As a long-term solution, Nkurikiye called for the expedited construction of the Kigali Ring Road, a project expected to ease congestion by diverting heavy trucks away from central city roads.<\/p>\n

According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, the ring road will connect all national roads serving Kigali and link to the upcoming international airport in Bugesera. While feasibility studies and preliminary designs have been completed, no timeline for construction has been announced.<\/p>\n

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