Owino Market (St. Balikuddembe Market)
One of East Africa's largest open-air markets, with secondhand clothing, fabrics, handicrafts, and traditional goods, and extremely dense crowds.
Owino Market's official name is St. Balikuddembe Market. It is located south of the city center beside Nakivubo Stadium. Thousands of stalls are packed closely together. It is best known for secondhand clothing, but it also sells African prints, shoes and bags, spices, and traditional ceremonial items. The lanes are narrow and crowded, full of local life, which makes it a good choice for visitors who want to experience Kampala's street life. Watch out for pickpockets, keep valuables close, and consider going with a local friend or guide. Ask the vendor's permission before taking photos, and bargaining is the norm.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–19:00 (some stalls closed Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Nakasero Market
- Uganda National Mosque (Gaddafi Mosque)
- Independence Monument
- Lubiri (Mengo Palace) & Idi Amin Torture Chambers
- Namirembe Cathedral (St. Paul's)
- Bulange
- Uganda National Cultural Centre
- Kabaka's Lake