Kibuye Market
One of East Africa’s largest open-air markets, where secondhand clothes, farm produce, and lake fish fill the streets on Sundays.
Kibuye Market sits along Jomo Kenyatta Highway, northeast of downtown Kisumu. It is the largest open-air market in western Kenya. On Sundays, the market stalls stretch across several blocks, selling everything from secondhand clothes, bananas, and dried silver fish to tilapia, woven baskets, and household goods, offering a glimpse of daily life in a Luo city. You can buy local specialties and fabrics here. It is crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings, and ask for permission before photographing people.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (busiest on Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Kisumu Museum
- Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
- Hippo Point
- Dunga Beach
- Kit Mikayi
- Ndere Island National Park
- Lake Simbi Nyaima
- Kakamega Forest