The current violence in Kenya has greatly affected fuel prices in Uganda and now in Rwanda and yet Kenya is Rwanda’s main transit route. Recently, Rwanda Utility Regulatory Agency (RURA) approved the increase of transport fares countrywide.

Rwanda was enjoying a great deal of affordable fuel prices in the region before this incidence. All commuter transport companies- both private and government-owned- legally had transport fares hiked.

Transport fares in Kigali city had increased by Frw20 while up-country fares increased depending on the distance. Fuel cost around Frw 460 per litre but the price has since gone up to Frw 726.

However, we are hopeful that RURA, transport company owners and government representatives will meet and find solutions to the problem.

We are optimistic that the transport fares may fall once the current fuel prices decrease.

Nyenyeri