Slowly but surely, Kigali city is reclaiming streets for people

A tree, barn and house are situated near each other

From Nadia Lobti / The New Times: Twice a month the city of Kigali has a “Car Free Day,” a program that reduces air and noise pollution while simultaneously encouraging residents to be more active via walking, biking, and other alternative modes of transportation.

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