Spiro CEO says India can learn from Rwanda

Spiro Chief Executive Officer Kaushik Burman has said that his home country, India, can draw important lessons from Rwanda, describing the country as a model of good leadership, vision, and development.

Burman made the remarks in a post shared on his personal X account on April 8, 2026, while reacting to content that had been published by Africa Today Media Group.

In his message, Burman said Rwanda makes him proud to be associated with Spiro Rwanda, praising the country as one of the best in the world, with strong leadership from the top and a forward-looking vision. He noted that Rwanda’s progress offers valuable lessons to other nations, especially India, where he comes from.

His comments followed a post by Africa Today Media Group highlighting the state of education in Rwanda. The post suggested that some private schools are closing because public schools have significantly improved, and that some institutions are now asking the government to sponsor students in private schools at the same rate as those in public schools.

It also pointed to the government’s support for learners in public schools, noting that many children are provided with laptops to support their studies and do not pay school fees. The post further featured an example of a public school in Rwanda.

Burman’s message adds to a growing list of voices commending Rwanda’s achievements, particularly in governance, education, and broader national development. For the head of an international company such as Spiro to publicly state that his own country can learn from Rwanda further reinforces the country’s reputation as a model on the global stage, especially in leadership and citizen-focused service delivery.

Spiro, meanwhile, continues to expand its footprint across Africa, with operations in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Tanzania, and Cameroon.

The company launched operations in Rwanda in 2022 and has since sold more than 6,000 electric motorcycles across over 25 districts nationwide.

Beyond transport, Spiro is also contributing to job creation. According to figures reported by some media outlets, the company employs more than 1,000 people in Rwanda, while also stating that women make up 40 percent of its workforce.

In terms of infrastructure, Spiro says it has built an extensive battery-swapping network across the country. Company leadership has indicated that Rwanda now has more than 700 swap stations, a development that continues to support the wider adoption of electric motorcycles and promote environmentally friendly transport solutions.