Key Infrastructure Projects Launched and Groundbroken Across Rwanda in 2025
As 2026 unfolds, it is timely to look back at the key infrastructure projects that were launched and groundbroken across Rwanda in 2025. Throughout the year, foundation stones were laid, sites were cleared, and long-anticipated developments finally moved from planning to construction. From healthcare and housing to transport and urban renewal, these projects marked a decisive shift from ambition to execution.
1. Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project (KUTI)
Launched in March 2025, the Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project laid the groundwork for long-term improvements to mobility and road safety in the capital. Co‑financed by the Government of Rwanda and the African Development Bank (AfDB), the project targets critical junctions and introduces infrastructure for safer, more efficient urban transport.
Key project details
- Emphasis on traffic flow, safety, and connectivity
- Launched on 24th March 2025
- Financed through a USD 100 million AfDB loan
- Focuses on Chez Lando, Gishushu, and Sonatubes junctions
2. Burundi-Rwanda Integrated Development Project (BRIDEP)
Launched on 24th March 2025, together with the Kigali Urban Transport Improvement (KUTI) Project, the Burundi–Rwanda Integrated Development Project (BRIDEP) aims to boost regional integration by developing key transport and trade‑facilitation infrastructure between the two countries. Co‑financed by the Government of Rwanda and the African Development Bank, the project supports NST2 priorities by improving connectivity, transport efficiency, and cross‑border economic growth.
3. Nyabisindu Rehousing Project – Kigali
Launched in May 2025 by the Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Infrastructure and the City of Kigali, the Nyabisindu Rehousing Project reflects Rwanda’s ongoing commitment to inclusive urban development and the upgrading of informal settlements. The project will relocate families into planned, climate-resilient neighbourhoods while integrating essential social infrastructure such as schools, markets, green spaces, and access roads.
Key project details
- Launched on 22th May 2025
- Covers 38.54 hectares
- 1,639 housing units planned across 58 housing blocks
- Designed to accommodate over 1,600 families
- Located in Gasabo District targets four villages Nyabisindu, Amarembo I, Amarembo II, and Ibuhoro
- Development includes residential areas, market space, schools, green zones, and access roads
4. Prince House – Giporoso – Masaka Road Expansion Project
By mid-2025, demolition works along the Prince House–Giporoso–Masaka corridor signalled the start of long-awaited physical works for this major road upgrade. The project will expand the existing road into a four-lane highway, easing congestion and improving connectivity between Kigali’s central business district and eastern suburbs.
Key project details
- Road length of 10 kilometres
- Expansion from two lanes to four lanes
- Over 530 properties are being expropriated with a compensation budget of Rwf 16 billion
- Includes a flyover section
5. Ramba Hills Project
One of 2025’s standout moments came when RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika laid the foundation stone for the Ramba Hills Project in Kacyiru, signalling a new scale of private real-estate investment in Kigali. Developed by Ramba Real Estate Ltd, the mixed-use development will introduce high-rise residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces that will reshape the city’s skyline.
Key project details
- Foundation stone laid on 25th August 2025
- Investment of Rwf 115 billion (USD 80 million)
- Five towers: 26, 24, 16, 12, and 10 floors
- Parking capacity for 1,400 vehicles
- Construction period of four years
- First residential units will be ready within 18 months.
6. Fortis Green Eco-Housing Estate – Kigali (Masaka Sector)
In October 2025, Fortis Green Housing launched a USD 25 million eco-housing estate in Masaka Sector following extensive market research into demand for affordable green housing in Kigali.
Construction has officially begun on the seven-hectare estate, which will include 51 single-family homes, 33 townhouses, and 302 apartments. The first phase, comprising the homes and townhouses is expected to be completed by early 2026, while the first apartment block will be ready within 13 months. The entire development is set to be finalized within two and a half years.
Key project details
- Launched on 24th October 2025
- Total investment of USD 25 million
- Site area of 7 hectares
- 386 housing units planned
- Full completion expected within two and a half years
7. Construction works to upgrade Nyarubuye Health Center into a Medicalized Health Facility
In November 2025, the Government of Rwanda officially launched the upgrade of Nyarubuye Health Centre, transitioning a facility that has served the community since 1951 into a Medicalized Health Facility. The foundation-stone ceremony marked the shift from planning to physical construction.
Led by MINEMA, with support from the Government of Denmark and the World Bank under the Jya Mbere initiative, the project will introduce hospital-level services, including operating theatres, a modern maternity wing, neonatal care, and emergency and diagnostic units. For residents of Mahama Refugee Camp and six surrounding sectors, the project means shorter travel distances and improved access to critical healthcare.
Key project details
- Completion expected in June 2026
- Launched on 5 November 2025
- Budget of over Rwf 6 billion
- Developed on a 3.6-hectare site
- Capacity of 110 inpatient beds
8. Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads Project
In November 2025, the African Development Bank approved additional financing to complete the Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo road corridor, securing the future of one of Rwanda’s most strategic regional links.
While construction resumes in early 2026, the funding approval marked a decisive milestone in 2025.
Key project details
- Additional financing approved On 6th November 2025
- Funding amount of €217 million
- Construction to resume in January 2026
- Full completion expected by 2030
9. Construction of National Veterinary Reference Laboratory
In November 2025, Rwanda broke ground on the National Veterinary Reference Laboratory at the Rubirizi Research Station, marking a major step forward in strengthening national health security.
Funded through the Pandemic Fund, the BSL-3 facility will enhance Rwanda’s ability to detect and respond to zoonotic diseases, with implications for public health, livestock systems, tourism, and trade.
Key project details
- Groundbreaking held on 18th November 2025
- Located at Rubirizi Research Station, Kigali
- Total funding of USD 24.9 million
- Civil works valued at approximately USD 3 million
- Construction timeline of 24 months
10. The Kimironko Commercial Complex
On 3rd December 2025, Kimironko entered a new chapter with the launch of Phase One of the Kimironko Commercial Complex, beginning the transformation of one of Kigali’s busiest commercial areas into a modern urban hub.
Key Project Details
Developer: Gasabo Investment Company (GIC)
Main Contractor: Abosskal Oferka JV
Phase One – New Kimironko Market
- Investment: USD 22 million
- Location: Former Kimironko Health Centre site
- Six-storey building
- Two basement parking levels (300+ vehicles)
- Four commercial floors (250+ units)
- Construction period: 16 months
Phase Two – Bus Terminal & Mixed-Use Expansion
- Bus terminal capacity: up to 80 buses
- Parking for 1,800+ vehicles
- Commercial tower, residential apartments, recreation spaces
- Investment: over USD 20 million
Total redevelopment cost projected to exceed USD 100 million
Looking back, 2025 was a year when many major projects were launched and groundbroken across Rwanda. From healthcare and housing to transport and regional connectivity, initiatives moved decisively from concept to construction, laying foundations that will shape the country well beyond 2026. As these projects advance, citizens, investors, and regional partners will be watching closely, anticipating tangible benefits from modernized infrastructure and job creation to accelerated economic growth and strengthened competitiveness in Rwanda and Beyond.
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