The City of Kigali builds Markets for Street Vendors
Former Street vendors in the newly constructed markets
On Saturday the City of Kigali launched markets specifically built for former street vendors. Over 12 markets were constructed in the three districts in Kigali and they intend to house over 8000 street vendors.
While launching the markets Dr Diane Gashumba, the minister for gender and family promotion, who was the chief guest at the event, said the project will help empower women to continue engaging in business.
The mayor of the City of Kigali, Monique Mukaruliza, has said there is no more reason for street vending to operate in the city. “I congratulate you on becoming legally recognised traders. With this market, you now have an address where you can be found. It is a great step toward the development of our economy and there is no more reason for street vending,” Mukaruliza said.
These street vendors will be exempted from rent and taxes and other local government dues for one year.
On Saturday the City of Kigali launched markets specifically built for former street vendors. Over 12 markets were constructed in the three districts in Kigali and they intend to house over 8000 street vendors.
While launching the markets Dr Diane Gashumba, the minister for gender and family promotion, who was the chief guest at the event, said the project will help empower women to continue engaging in business.
The mayor of the City of Kigali, Monique Mukaruliza, has said there is no more reason for street vending to operate in the city. “I congratulate you on becoming legally recognised traders. With this market, you now have an address where you can be found. It is a great step toward the development of our economy and there is no more reason for street vending,” Mukaruliza said.
These street vendors will be exempted from rent and taxes and other local government dues for one year.