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Kigali’s Urban Cable Car Project

The Newsroom is where we share the latest developments, milestones, and insights from Ropeways Transit Rwanda Limited (RTRL). From government partnerships and financing milestones to sustainability updates and community stories, this is your gateway to understanding how the Kigali Urban Cable Car Project is reshaping urban mobility in Africa.

In the Media

Explore what others are saying about the Kigali Urban Cable Car Project:

First Urban Cable Car in Rwanda – SI Urban

Cable cars is a great way to diversify Kigali’s public transport – The New Times (Editorial)

Rwanda: African Development Bank kickstarts pioneering cable car project in Kigali – AfDB

World Bank Group launches next phase of Private Sector Investment Lab with expanded membership and focus on job creation – World Bank

UMDF takes urban transit to new heights in Kigali – UMDF

Latest Updates

Stay informed with the latest developments from Ropeways Transit Rwanda Limited and the Kigali Urban Cable Car Project.

Ropeways Transit Rwanda awarded the government concession to develop Lines 1 & 2 of the Kigali Urban Cable Car Network.
The African Development Bank endorsed the project, approving a $500,000 feasibility grant and committing to fund $100 million through its ecosystem.
Feasibility studies underway, led by global experts, to finalize the nine-line network design for Kigali.
April 2024
November 2024
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Press Releases

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Social Media Highlights

Catch up on how the project is making waves online:

LinkedIn – UMDF: Rwanda, Six Years of Green Impact

YouTube – Kigali Urban Cable Car Project Overview

YouTube – Kigali Cable Car (Feature Highlight)

X (formerly Twitter) – IGIHE News Coverage Kigali Cable Car Feature

Thought Leadership

At RTRL, we believe in sharing knowledge to inspire wider adoption of sustainable mobility solutions. Read insights from our leadership and partners:

  • Why Ropeways Are Africa’s Next Transport Frontier
  • Public-Private Partnerships: A Model for Urban Infrastructure Development
  • Cable Cars and Climate Action: Rwanda’s Net-Zero Journey

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The Kigali Urban Cable Car Project is more than an infrastructure project. It’s a story of innovation, sustainability, and African-led development.

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Ropeways Transit Rwanda Limited (RTRL) is a transit-infrastructure company that is spearheading the introduction of an urban aerial ropeway (cable-car) transit system in Kigali, Rwanda.

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