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Local info

9 entries — call, visit or open each one directly.

News

The New Times

English daily · national news

Rwanda's main English-language newspaper, publishing since 1995 — national news, business and sport.

KT Press

English · news & business

Kigali-based news site (Kigali Today group) with frequent national reporting, business and technology coverage.

IGIHE

Kinyarwanda & English · biggest local site

Rwanda's most-visited Kinyarwanda-language news portal, also publishing in English.

Rwanda Broadcasting Agency

Public broadcaster · TV & radio

Rwanda's public broadcaster — Rwanda Television and national radio, with news in English and Kinyarwanda.

SIM

MTN Rwanda (SIM & data)

SIM ≈ 500 RWF · passport required

Biggest network. A prepaid SIM costs about 500 RWF; registration with your original passport is required by law. Kiosks in the arrivals hall at Kigali International Airport meet incoming flights, and data bundles run roughly 5,000–20,000 RWF.

Airtel Rwanda (SIM & data)

Second network · airport kiosk

Rwanda's second mobile operator. SIMs and data bundles are sold at the airport arrivals kiosk and shops around town; passport registration required.

Transit

Tap&Go bus card

Contactless card for every city bus

Kigali's buses are cashless: buy a Tap&Go smart card from any service agent, load it with cash or MoMo, and tap the reader when you board. One card works across all bus companies in the city and upcountry.

Government

Irembo

Official portal · visas, permits & services

Rwanda's official e-government portal — visa applications and extensions, driving permits, and most other government services.

Tourism

Visit Rwanda

Official tourism guide

The official tourism site — parks, permits, events and practical visitor information.