Comments on: How to shop at Kimironko market

By: Trust is a challenge in Rwanda | Kigali Wire

Trust is a challenge in Rwanda | Kigali Wire — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:54:44 +0000

[...] ambitions for the country. The first part of his report is now online. Peter visited the veg-tastic Kimironko market, talked to Louise Mushikiwabo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carina Tertsakian, from Human [...]

By: Jen Osborne

Jen Osborne — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:04:47 +0000

I really like the Nyambirambo Market, but I love the Kimironko Market! It’s the absolute best for buying cloth and having clothes made–good fit, good prices. The best selection of textiles are in Kimironko as well.

I haven’t paid anyone to carry for me during the times I went there, and it’s never been a problem. I was also happy to notice that while I tried on clothing behind a very revealing “curtain,” there were no gawkers. Very decent of everyone.

I enjoy your posts and tweets. Keep up the good work.
JO

By: kigaliwire

kigaliwire — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:48:44 +0000

In all seriousness, it’s all about supporting the local economy. These guys genuinely make your life 100% easier. And the payment you give them helps make their life easier too, no? And, it’s not just pasty faced Europeans who hire help, plenty middle class Rwandans do too – well, a lot just send the maid to shop for them, but that’s another story…

By: meemalee

meemalee — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:43:38 +0000

I love going to markets – strange new colours, smells, sounds and always lively.

I have to say though, I have colonial hang-ups about people fetching and carrying for me when I don’t even have any reason to :p