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Ugandans have been queuing up at the newly opened China Town store in Lugogo Shopping Mall, Kampala, eager to purchase what they perceive as low-cost products.

Ugandans flock to China Town Store in Lugogo for 'cheap' products | Pulse Uganda

Mzee Asingwire

<p>The store occupies the space previously held by Game, and since its official opening on Saturday, it has drawn large crowds.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">China town Lugogo is just upgraded Owino 🚮 <a href="https://t.co/OMiPLbhB7z">pic.twitter.com/OMiPLbhB7z</a></p>&mdash; Brian The Mixologist🌼 (@brianmixologist) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmixologist/status/1830198335405215850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>The excitement among shoppers is palpable, with many flocking to the store in hopes of securing bargains. </p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m at China Town but with these prices, I’m going to touch Salary you guys 😭😭😭. <a href="https://t.co/xYFWkvok45">https://t.co/xYFWkvok45</a> <a href="https://t.co/yde6XzdxSK">pic.twitter.com/yde6XzdxSK</a></p>&mdash; Faizafabz (@Faizafabz) <a href="https://twitter.com/Faizafabz/status/1829920517123453201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Social media has been abuzz with people sharing prices, quickly drawing attention to the fact the <a href="https://www.pulse.ug/business/domestic/ugandans-excited-as-china-town-store-replaces-former-game-store-in-lugogo/n0k898y">China Town Store</a> is undercutting typical retail prices. Despite the enthusiasm, some shoppers have voiced concerns over the quality of the products. However, others have noted that the quality is reasonable given the pricing.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Inside China Town Super Store at Lugogo Mall. <a href="https://t.co/Ag0tLkucYK">pic.twitter.com/Ag0tLkucYK</a></p>&mdash; Erich Mboowa (@erich_mboowa) <a href="https://twitter.com/erich_mboowa/status/1830227445464903943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Crowds continued to line up well into the night, a scene likely boosted by the fact that many had just received their monthly salaries. </p>

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<p>While the opening of China Town Store has been met with enthusiasm by many bargain hunters, it has also sparked a debate. </p>

<p>Some locals fear that the influx of cheaper goods could negatively impact small, locally-owned shops that may struggle to compete on price.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have a China town in Kampala now ? <br><br>I thought they were still mixed in Kikuubo and other downtown arcades <a href="https://t.co/TTDbKUzPh5">https://t.co/TTDbKUzPh5</a></p>&mdash; Hashim Wasswa Mulangwa (@Hashim11) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hashim11/status/1829924645186719870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2024</a></blockquote>
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