The African Development Bank has approved a $500,000 grant to support a feasibility study for the Kigali Urban Cable Car Project, a first-of-its-kind aerial urban transit system in sub-Saharan Africa.
The African Development Bank has approved a $500,000 grant to support a feasibility study for the Kigali Urban Cable Car Project, a first-of-its-kind aerial urban transit system in sub-Saharan Africa.
The initiative, led by Ropeways Transit Rwanda Ltd (RTRL), marks a major step toward revolutionising public transportation in the Rwandan capital with a 5.5 km cable car network valued at $100 million.
“This transformative project aligns perfectly with the Bank’s vision for green, climate-resilient infrastructure. By financing Rwanda’s urban cable car system, we are investing in a scalable model of low-carbon, inclusive public transport that other African cities can emulate,” African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said.
The first phase of the project will cover two major corridors: from Nyabugogo Taxi Park to the Central Business District (CBD) and from the Kigali Convention Center to Kigali Sports City, linking key public sites like Amahoro Stadium, BK Arena, and Zaria Court.
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