Rwanda National Police

The 16th edition of Tour du Rwanda started this Sunday, February 19, as 94 riders from 19 clubs compete in a 740km race.

Officials, riders, influencers and spectators took time to convey the Gerayo Amahoro road safety message and instill the culture of safer road usage.

The Rwanda National Police RNP spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Boniface Rutikanga, said: "The first day of the race in Kigali ended incident free, and we thank the general public and motorists in particular for their patience and responsiveness."

He added: "The second day of the race on Monday will use Muhanga-Ruhango-Nyanza-Huye-Nyaruguru (Kibeho) road. This axis will experience traffic interruption from 9a.m to 14:20p.m, but the road will open for traffic flow as riders pass. 

We wish to appeal to the residents in these districts to maintain the usual Rwandan spirit to facilitate a safe and incident free race. The message and the spirit is the same, Gerayo Amahoro."

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The Minister of Sports, Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju, Mayor of City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva, RNP spokesperson, ACP Boniface Rutikanga and FERWACY officials holding Gerayo Amahoro cut-outs to convey the message of safer road usage.

The famous Sol_Solange (Solange Nishimwe) sending a message of Gerayo Amahoro.

Cycling spectators with Gerayo Amahoro cut-outs.

Cultural drummers delivering the Gerayo Amahoro message.

 Gerayo Amahoro is for all ages and all road users.