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Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Thursday, July 10, received an 18-member delegation from Uganda’s Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) at the General Headquarters in Kacyiru.
The delegation’s visit focused on exploring advanced smart policing and integrated traffic management systems, aiming to enhance public safety, streamline traffic flow, and leverage innovative technologies for more efficient urban mobility solutions.
They were given an in-depth presentation on Rwanda’s road safety enforcement strategies, traffic management systems, and digital transformation in public transport regulation.
While addressing the delegation, Commissioner of Police (CP) George Rumanzi, the Commissioner for Operations and Public Order, highlighted the foundation of Rwanda’s road safety approach.
Commissioner of Police (CP) George Rumanzi, the Commissioner for Operations and Public Order, emphasized that Rwanda’s road safety approach is fundamentally built on proactive enforcement, comprehensive public awareness campaigns, and continuous infrastructure improvements, all aimed at reducing traffic accidents and enhancing public safety on the roads.
“Our strategy is rooted in three pillars: community engagement, education, and the smart use of technology. We believe that an informed and involved public is just as critical as robust enforcement,” CP Rumanzi said. “Technology is not a one-time fix — it’s an evolving tool that we continuously adapt to enhance safety and efficiency on our roads.”
He also emphasized the integration of RNP’s IT systems with both public and private sector platforms, which enables seamless service delivery in areas such as vehicle inspection, driving tests, speed regulation, and real-time traffic monitoring.
The KCCA delegation toured the Remera Automobile Inspection Centre in Gasabo District, where they witnessed how modern systems are used to ensure vehicle roadworthiness and compliance with safety standards.
They also observed the RNP’s advanced traffic enforcement infrastructure systems, including speed enforcement cameras, digital surveillance tools, road monitoring systems, and a centralized traffic command center.
The delegation is in Rwanda from July 7 to engage with various institutions on strategies and policies driving Rwanda’s success in urban mobility and transport governance. The visit reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and knowledge exchange in building safer and smarter cities.
