Stories from Rwanda · Rwanda

Rwanda implemented a ban on gasoline-powered motorcycle taxis, possibly in December last year, requiring a transition to electric vehicles. Rwanda's ban on gasoline-powered motorcycle taxis was enforced around last December, with confiscated vehicles being transported by trucks at the end of the year. Gasoline-powered motorcycle taxis were banned, with confiscations of such vehicles occurring at year-end as part of the mandate to switch to electric vehicles. Confiscated gasoline-powered motorcycles were transported by truck at the end of last year, following the ban implemented in December 2025. The Rwandan President recognized early on that gasoline motorcycle taxis were not sustainable due to raw materials not being available in Africa. Rwanda is reportedly implementing policies to stop the use of plastic and phase out gasoline-powered vehicles, transitioning towards electric vehicles.

Yamada Mio, a guest on the 'World Connection' program, is supporting single mothers and children in the East African landlocked country of Rwanda.

Rwanda has changed its policy regarding sugar imports to favor domestic production. The country will now tax sugar imports from outside of Africa to encourage local sourcing. This policy shift follows previous arrangements regarding sugar imports.

A startup has proposed a system of micropayments for primates in Rwanda. Details on the proposed mechanism and the specific primate species involved are pending.