Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva announced the plans on August 12 while presenting the Government's 2024â€"2029 program to a joint session of Parliament.
He said the projects are aimed at enhancing connectivity, particularly for farmers and livestock keepers, by making it easier to deliver produce to markets. The government also expects the improved road network to support broader economic growth.
'Agriculture and livestock production are projected to increase by 50%,' Dr. Nsengiyumva said, adding that the new transport infrastructure will be complemented by the promotion of electric vehicles to reduce environmental impact. Public transport in Kigali will also be expanded to ease congestion during peak hours.
In the aviation sector, Rwanda plans to increase RwandAir's destinations and double passenger numbers by 2029, while expanding the airline's cargo capacity to boost exports. The Kigali International Airport is expected to be completed in 2027/2028, further strengthening the country's air transport network.
The government projects that average per capita income will rise from USD 1,040 to over USD 1,360 by 2029.
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