Kimironko Market
Isoko rya Kimironko
Kigali's largest and most lively local market, where you can buy fruit, vegetables and African wax-print fabric, and have clothes made to measure on the spot.
Kimironko Market is in Kimironko district, east of the city centre, and is where locals do their everyday shopping. The market hall is divided into sections. The fruit and vegetable area sells passion fruit, tree tomatoes, small bananas and other tropical produce. The fabric section is hung with brightly coloured African prints (kitenge), and tailors can usually make a shirt or skirt to your measurements within one to two days. There are also stalls selling basketwork, wood carvings and other handicrafts. Bargaining is expected. Ask for permission before photographing vendors, and keep an eye on your belongings. It takes about 15 minutes by moto taxi or taxi from the city centre.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00 (some stalls closed on Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Caplaki Craft Village
- Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park
- Campaign Against Genocide Museum
- Kigali Convention Centre
- Inema Arts Center
- Niyo Arts Gallery
- Rwanda Art Museum (former Presidential Palace)
- Nyanza Genocide Memorial (Kicukiro)