So if you’re in Kisiment and you keep walking through Remera, you’ll eventually end up in Kimironko, home of the Kimironko Market and not much else (as far as I know). Fortunately the market is packed with things so you should be able to do your grocery shopping here. It can be a bit overwhelming at first so it might be a good idea to hire one of the local guys who hang out there to lead you around on your first trip.
As it is fairly far from town, it’s not the most popular place for expats to live, but with a car you’ll be fine. I’ve had friends living here complaining about finding motos in the evenings, but there are a few buses going into town. From what I’ve heard, there’s a few really nice houses here, and most of them are rented out for less than anything you would find closer to town.
I’ve just moved to this area for the next 3 months and don’t know it very well but I have been in the market and it is fantastic with supertasty veggies and also clothes and stuff for the house at local prices. English is not very well spoken, you will get by with French but Kinyarwanda would be the best option. When going there, do compare the prices as some of them will be more expensive for you not being local, In fact, when I went during mid week, I was the only outsider (I was accompained by a colleague that was translating). I will keep exploring the area!
great market! but living near amahoro stadium can be quite busy, noisy, high theft…no thanks!!
Although it might be a bit far out there are plenty of buses going into town or in any other direction you wish to go. If you want a good coffee check Aroma Cafe, across the road from the Kigali Institute of Education, only a few minutes from the market. They also have very nice bananabread, carrotcake, sandwiches etc. There are plenty of local bars that are worth checking out for a brochette and cheap beer.
I thank all the people who have been busy writing something about Kimironko,
while i was walking around kimironko to see if there is something interesting all around there,it was my great pleasure time again, there are several place you can enjoy if you come to kimironko like camping in Geen garden must be your favourite green garden ever,get interaction with Kigali Institute of Education students and teachers by experiencing the quality of education as a Training school for the teachers through different activities. (some people can join school in games like 5:oopm when everyone is busy doing a sport wheather socker game,basketball,Karate,etc…
after doing whatever and sightseeing around kimironko there several places to go for coffee like Aromas coffee which is good place with quite clear services,and very close to KIE and also 2 minutes you will see several supermarkets where you can buy snacks,etc.. in way to Kimironko bus station and big market. let me mention one thing, the transport is easy to get anywhere you want to go only in night time from 6:30 to 8:30 there is a big tail of traffic jam from the city to kimironko which can start from Gishushu. and if you get in trouble there about transport there are many special taxis for cheap.
i write this on my point of view from my interest may be ,you have been experienced other things from kimironko,you can let us know that! for me there a lot to say only time can stop me…….what do you think?.thanks