Vendors at Kicukiro market are being relocated to the newly built Kabeza market since the site will be used to construct a modern bazaar valued at Frw 3billlion in the next 18 months.
The director of land in Kicukiro district Claude Rwakazini, urged vendors to cooperate in the relocation process since construction of the modern market was in line with the city’s master plan.
“Putting up this market isn’t enough since this year we want to construct modern buildings from Sonatube round about all the way to the district headquarters,” Rwakazini remarked.
He added that the market will have the capacity to accommodate 1000 units for traders dealing in various businesses and services.
However, some vendors are hesitant to relocate to Kabeza market citing the long distance and high rent charges.
Augustin Macumu among the shareholders of Kabeza market noted that the vendors are misinformed because new traders are given a grace period of four months and pay later at a negotiable renting fee.
“The idea of our market was to give space to hawkers whose activities had become a nuisance in town. Some up to now have not paid but we hope that they will do so when their business blossoms,” said Macumu.
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