In Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, every morning thousands of engines start up across the country. Most of them are old imported vehicles, with exhaust pipes that release thick, black smoke. Behind this seemingly ordinary routine hides a silent threat: Air pollution a danger to both human health and the environment. At first glance, the Rwandan capital appears modern and clean. But beneath this polished surface lies a troubling reality. In busy areas like Nyabugogo, Remera and Kimironko, chronic traffic jams turn the city into an open air gas chamber. Jean-Baptiste, a…
SOMA INKURUToxic fumes on our roads: When cars suffocate urban life
