How can Tembera Kigali help me?
Tembera Kigali brings live bus tracking, estimated arrival information, a bus stop finder and Tap&Go card top-ups together. Identify a Tap&Go card by entering its number or using NFC, then follow the steps shown in the app. Current bus and stop information depends on available service data.
Check live information in the service
Use the tracking and stop-finder features for information currently available in Tembera Kigali. Arrival times are estimates and can change when new data or road conditions change.
Last updated: 14 October 2026. This page does not claim that every bus, stop or route is represented.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tembera Kigali?
It helps people in Kigali track buses live, find bus stops and top up a Tap&Go card by card number or NFC.
Can I track Kigali buses live?
Yes. Use the live bus tracking feature to view the bus information currently available to the service.
Does the app show estimated arrivals?
Tembera Kigali provides arrival estimates where current service data is available. An estimate is not a guaranteed arrival time.
Are bus arrival times guaranteed?
No. Arrival times are estimates that can change with live updates and road conditions.
How do I find a bus stop?
Open the bus stop finder in Tembera Kigali and search or browse the stops shown by the service.
Does the stop finder show every Kigali stop?
The finder shows stop information currently available in Tembera Kigali; this page does not claim complete coverage.
Can I top up a Tap&Go card in Tembera Kigali?
Yes. Open the Tap&Go top-up flow, identify the card and follow the instructions shown in the app.
How can I identify my Tap&Go card?
Enter the card number or use NFC if the option is available on your compatible device.
Can I use NFC to identify a card?
Yes, when NFC is supported by your device and the option is available in the top-up flow.
Do I need NFC to top up?
No. The app also supports identifying a Tap&Go card by its card number.
Does this page state Tap&Go fees or processing times?
No. Review the amount and instructions displayed in the app; no fee or processing-time claim is made here.
Can I use Tembera Kigali to buy an intercity ticket?
Use Tembera intercity to search listed passenger trips and buy available bus tickets between cities.
Can I track a bus outside Kigali?
Tembera Kigali covers Kigali city buses. Use Tembera intercity to search for listed passenger trips between cities.
Can Tembera Kigali deliver a package?
No. Tembera Cargo is the separate Tembera service for goods delivery and shipment tracking.
Who operates Tembera Kigali?
It is operated by Nyxarith Private Limited Company, registered in Rwanda.
What languages are available?
Tembera Kigali service information is available in Kinyarwanda and English.