Top 5 famous markets in Kampala and what they are famous for

Market etiquette

If you mention an experience you had in a market, chances are high that your neighbour has had the same. In fact, this is widespread knowledge before entering any of the markets listed below.

It is hard to point out who has mastered the skill of navigating the rows and columns of traders with grabby hands, those calling you their aunty, mummy, brother in-law, uncle and sister.

1. Kajja market

Kajja (Luganda word loosely translated to mean compound) is considered as Kampala's second-hand boutique. The market became a stop-shop centre for urban youths especially when Owino market was downsized.

You can find second-hand clothing in all the stalls, the shoes are laid out in the 'compound'. It is compressed between the mall and Gazaland building.

2. Owino market

Owino market Pulse

One of the oldest and largest markets in the city, Owino is famous for second-hand and fist-class clothing, shoes and bed accessories. A section of the market is allocated to tailors and on the edges of the enclosed space are grains sellers, foodstuffs and household accessories and repairs. For its expansive size, if you want a safety pin, you are sure to get it here.

The market was downsized for the construction of Ham Shopping Grounds where most of the traders relocated.

3. Nakawa market

Nakawa market Pulse

This market is famous for fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), spices and grains, poultry and textile. You are sure to find the street that leads into the market flunked by expatriates, tourists, families, village retailers, stocking for consumption and resell, respectively.

4. Nakasero market

Nakasero market Pulse

Nakasero is famous for expensive fresh produce on one side, and hardware, textile and electronics across from it along Market Street. Fruits, vegetables, poultry, spices, ingredients are dropped off each morning at the market directly from gardens.

On the opposite side building accessories are sold. Roof gutters, plumbing equipment, plus textile shops that branch towards Nasser road and electronics shops that continue down to Energy Centre.

5. Kisekka market

Kisekka market Pulse

This is the car mechanics and motor parts centre. Garages, second-hand and new car parts spares, vehicle care and maintenance are all done here. It is unpopular for hustlers who swarm it to swap car parts and strikes.