Julius Mbaraga

If you don't like the road you are walking, start paving another one

[Joseph Nkurunziza Ryarasa @JosephRyarasa]

Who is Accountable for the RDB Building temporary closure ?

The recent public notice regarding the "temporary closure" of the RDB Building is a masterclass in administrative obfuscation. By using terms like "planned renovation" and "upgrade works," the authorities are attempting to minimize a massive failure in due diligence as a minor logistical hurdle. Let us be clear: forced relocation of an entire government hub is not a "small mistake." It is a waste of public resources and a slap in the face to every citizen held to the "Kigali Standard."
The timeline is damning. These institutions, including RDB, RHA, RMB, REMA, RLMUA, and RCB, moved into this building in late October 2023. We are now being told that less than three years later, the structure requires "upgrades" so significant that everyone must move out.

This raises a fundamental question that the public notice conveniently ignores: How did the government acquire a building that is already unfit for purpose?
The irony is not just deep; it is systemic.
First of all, The Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA), under MININFRA, sets the codes that everyone else must follow. Secondly, The City of Kigali (CoK) enforces those codes with zero "flexibility," often demolishing the property of citizens who fail to meet strict standards.
Why was this same rigor absent when the state purchased this property from a private owner? If a technical audit was conducted, it was clearly incompetent. If no audit was conducted, it was gross negligence.

This is exactly the "mediocrity" and "carelessness" that President Kagame has famously condemned. He has repeatedly warned leaders that "doing things twice" because they weren't done right the first time is a betrayal of the Rwandan people. When the very agencies in charge of land, environment, and housing standards cannot even secure a headquarters that meets their own rules, it erodes the public trust. It is unacceptable for a "Convenience Standard" for the institutions they run while the ordinary citizen faces the "Full Force of the Law" for a minor structural deviation.

Taxpayers are now paying for the initial purchase, the relocation costs, and now the massive "renovations" that should have been identified before a single Franc was spent on the acquisition. We deserve more than a vague notice; we deserve an explanation of who authorized this purchase and a clear path of accountability for this waste of national resources. True leadership requires leading by example, and right now, this situation only reflects a failure to protect public resources.

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

From the first pedal in #Karongi to the roaring finish in #Rubavu, the energy was unstoppable courtesy of #EnergyOnTheMove⚡🔥

#TdRwanda2026 #Day4

@tour_du_Rwanda
@cyclingrwanda
@Rwanda_Sports

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

#TdRwanda2026 Day3 was all about nonstop thrills!
As 20-year-old Jurgen Zomermaand claimed victory 🏁 on the track, we won off it.⚡Today, #Spiro turbocharged Africa’s e-mobility with a new, bold $50M investment in battery swapping, fleet expansion & smarter tech. #EnergyOnTheMove

@tour_du_Rwanda
@cyclingrwanda
@Rwanda_Sports

[Business Insights Africa @Afro_Insights]

NEWS UPDATE:
Spiro secures $50m to accelerate Africa’s electric mobility revolution.

Africa’s electric mobility race has entered a new phase, and @SPIROEVs is positioning itself at its centre. With a fresh $50 million raise backed by African Export-Import Bank (@afreximbank), @nithiocredit, and the Africa Go Green Fund, Spiro is scaling what may be Africa’s most ambitious battery-swapping infrastructure play.

Read the full article below:
https://t.co/NCAcvEtUxN

#BusinessInsightsAfrica
#ElectricMobility
#AfricaRising
#CleanEnergyAfrica
#EVRevolution
#SustainableTransport
#ClimateFinance
#GreenEconomy

📷 ©Courtsey/ Spiro

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

MEDIA ALERT:
Spiro is proud to announce $50M in new funding to deepen our battery-swapping network, expand our electric motorcycle fleet, advance our technology, and reach even more communities across Africa.

Today, Spiro has deployed 80,000+ electric motorcycles, operates 2,500+ battery-swapping stations, and has completed 30+ million battery swaps, enabling over 1 billion CO₂-free kilometers across the continent.

We’re grateful for the partnership and trust of Afreximbank, Nithio, and Africa Go Green Fund as we continue building a greener, more resilient mobility and energy future for Africa. #EnergyOnTheMove

@NewTimesRwanda @RoyalFMRwanda
PRESS RELEASE :👇 https://t.co/q5CnymOQS1

[Royal FM 94.3 Kigali @RoyalFMRwanda]

Spiro Secures $50M to Accelerate Africa’s Electric Mobility Revolution

@spiro_rw, Africa’s leading electric mobility provider, has raised $50 million in debt funding to scale its battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent. The round, backed by Afreximbank, Nithio, and the Africa Go Green Fund, follows a landmark $100 million investment in 2025.

Currently operating in six nations with over 80,000 electric motorcycles, Spiro has facilitated 30 million battery swaps to date. This fresh capital will fuel expansion into new markets and enhance proprietary automated swapping technology, reinforcing Spiro’s mission to deliver sustainable, "Made-in-Africa" transport solutions for millions. #RoyalFM

[Robert Cyubahiro McKenna @RobCyubahiro]

For more details read more 👇🏾

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

Spiro secures $50M to scale Africa’s clean mobility future.
✅80,000+ electric motorcycles deployed.
✅2,500+ battery-swapping stations.
✅30M+ swaps completed.
✅1B+ CO₂-free km powered.

#EneryOnTheMove

Here’s everything you need to know 👇
https://t.co/8nq0FkyGqE

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

#TdRwanda2026 Day 2: Nyamata ➡️ Huye
Between the adrenaline and the finish-line frenzy, we paused to show what the future looks like. ⚡
Clean mobility. Real impact. Zero compromise.

#EnergyOnTheMove
@tour_du_Rwanda
@cyclingrwanda

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

What. A. Start. 🚴‍♂️🌧️✨🔥
#TdRwanda2026 is officially underway, and if #Day1 is anything to go by, we’re in for an electric showdown.

#TdRwanda2026
#EnergyOnTheMove
@tour_du_Rwanda
@cyclingrwanda

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

We're thrilled to ride with #TdRwanda2026 as we continue to champion clean mobility, rider safety and bold homegrown ambition in the heart of Africa.

#TdRwanda2026
#EnergyOnTheMove
@cyclingrwanda
@tour_du_Rwanda

[Tito Hare @harerimana_tito]

Ubuhamya bw'umugore utwara moto ya Spiro🥳

“Ni moto Itagorana kuyitwara, ntabwo ivuna umugongo.”

Mu Rwanda hari abagore barenga 50 batwara Moto za #Spiro

Ibi bigaragaza ko buri wese ushaka kwiteza imbere, gukora yisanzuye yayisangamo.

#EnergyOnTheMove

[Julius Mbaraga @JuliusMbaraga]

@GunnerPuls Raheem Sterling

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

Uku ni ko turi kwizihiza Umunsi w’Abakundana, turi gusuzuma ku buntu moto za Spiro mu bubiko bwacu i Masoro. Wowe uri kuwizihiza ute?

Nothing says “I care” like a smooth ride! We are spending Valentine’s Day giving your #Spiro #Motorcycle some love. FREE check-ups at our Masoro warehouse. How are you celebrating today?

#EnergyOnTheMove

[Business Insights Africa @Afro_Insights]

DISCUSSION I In Rwanda 🇷🇼, #Umushyikirano is a distinctive platform that unites Rwandans and friends to discuss national development, reflect on progress, and hold leaders accountable. This year's engagement (2026) will take place this week, 5–7 February.

What would you most like to see discussed at #Umushyikirano2026?

1️⃣ Jobs/ youth employment
2️⃣ Cost of living / household incomes
3️⃣ EV investments/ policy
4️⃣ Private sector growth
5️⃣ Digital economy/ innovation
6️⃣ Agriculture, food security
7️⃣ Health/ social protection

Don’t see your issue? Drop it in the replies.

#Umushyikirano2026
#RwandaDialogue
#BusinessInsightsAfrica

cc @Umushyikirano I @RwandaOGS I @RwandaGov I @RwandaLocalGov @RwandaYouthArts I @RwandaICT I @RwandaFinance

[Business Insights Africa @Afro_Insights]

ARTICLE: By 2026, Africa’s development landscape is shifting as major donors reduce or redirect funding, and regulatory pressures increase. Public trust in traditional NGOs is waning, with African governments taking a more active role in development.

Many NGOs are downsizing or leaving, but new actors such as corporate foundations, social enterprises, and impact investors are emerging, offering faster, scalable solutions. Remaining NGOs must adapt by localising leadership, enhancing expertise, partnering differently, or adopting hybrid models to stay relevant.

This period tests NGOs' relevance, trust, and adaptability.

Read Article:
https://t.co/jBfphwl4IN

#BusinessInsightsAfrica
#DevelopmentInAfrica
#NGOTransformation
#Africa2026
#SocialImpact

[Julius Mbaraga @JuliusMbaraga]

#ubutwari2026

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

Umurage w'ubutwari, inkingi y'iterambere ryacu. Umunsi Mwiza w'Intwari!

A legacy of heroism, the pillar of our development.
Today we wish all Rwandans a Happy Heroes’ Day!

#Ubutwari2026
#BuildingTheFuture

[Julius Mbaraga @JuliusMbaraga]

#Rwanda’s green future will most likely shape tomorrow's job market. With this in mind, i think a candid conversation on how EV growth can unlock local innovation, skills, and youth employment, would come in handy. #Umushyikirano2026

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

SERIVISI ZASUBIYE MU MIKORERE ISANZWE

Porogaramu ya Spiro Swapping App yongeye gukora neza mu buryo busesuye.

Mu rwego rwo gushimira abamotari bacu kwihangana bagaragaje, Spiro Rwanda iratanga swap imwe ya batiri ku buntu ku bamotari bose bakora, guhera uyu munsi saa kumi n’ebyiri z’umugoroba (4:00 PM), ikazamara amasaha 24.

Murakoze gukomeza kugendana na Spiro.

#EnergyOnTheMove

[Spiro Rwanda @spiro_rw]

SERVICE RESTORED

The Spiro Swapping App is now fully operational.

To thank our riders for their patience, Spiro Rwanda is offering 1 FREE battery swap to all active riders, starting today at 4:00 PM, valid for the next 24 hours.

Thank you for riding with Spiro.

#EnergyOnTheMove.