Drop off paper plastic glass tin at PIMA, 23 KG 599 St

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Kigali Farmers’ And Artisans’ Market

Kigali FAAM is a pioneering, community initiative that is championing over 500 local and regional businesses since its inception in 2017. Click the buttons below for more information

Healthy, Green Living

Many of our products are sold per gram making it easy for you and your family to access healthy foods, clean beauty, and eco-friendly products.

Products are packed in either brown bags or up-cycled sterilised glass bottles/jars to help you start and/or continue on your green journey

PIMA Zero Waste

PIMA is our flagship zero-waste store where we strive to create a circular economy by practising the 8Rs; refuse and assess; reduce; reuse; refill; repair; regift; recycle, and repeat. 

We collect recyclables; tin, paper, glass and plastic and in turn give them to SMEs who use them in their production cycle.

We are located on 23 KG 599 St, Kigali

We also encourage consumers to visit our store with their own containers and reusable bags to buy products according to their budget.

Open 9am – 9pm, Mon – Thurs and 10am – 10pm on Fri & Sat

 

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Circular Economy

With PIMA Zero Waste, you can minimize waste upfront and ensure any unavoidable packaging gets a second life, closing the loop and creating a truly sustainable cycle in your community.

It’s a win for the environment, a win for responsible shopping, and a win for your local community, all rolled into one.

Drop off your plastic, paper, bottles, cartons, tin recyclables at 23 KG 599 St

Next Market

BizFest is a vibrant, green, community event aimed at celebrating and promoting local businesses.

With the overarching theme of “Buy Local, Think Global,” our event seeks to highlight the importance of supporting local economies while also fostering a global mindset among consumers and entrepreneurs alike

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Community Love ❤

Philippe Velings
Philippe Velings
Kigali FAAM Market
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Perfect place to discover amazing skills from African’s artisans.
Sarah Matende
Sarah Matende
Kigali FAAM Market
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Every time I visit this market I'm amazed at the creativity and beauty of what brains can conceive and create. If you want something unique, beautiful and affordable pay a visit
Asili Naturals
Asili Naturals
PIMA
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They are really good and helpful to zero waste shopping in the city of Kigali Rwanda 🇷🇼
Anonymous
Anonymous
PIMA
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Very good initiative to save our environment, good stuff from exhibitors.
David Anjichi
David Anjichi
Kigali FAAM Market
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There is no other comparable market in Kigali. Wide stock of various products from kitchen stuff to artisan items. Prices are fair and every so often there is an event or some kind of promo. The hostess Flo also knows what she's doing and is one of the sharpest minds I've met.
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2017 – 2024 | Community Supported ❤ 23 KG 599 St

Support SMES

At Kigali FAAM, we believe in the power of small businesses. That’s why we proudly support & work with over 500 local and regional SMEs. These partnerships ensure a vibrant selection of artisanal food and home products, all made with the highest quality. By supporting small businesses, we all contribute to:

  • Job creation: Empowering local communities through economic opportunities
  • Community identity: Preserving Rwandan culture and traditions
  • Authenticity & Originality: Unique products crafted with passion
  • Innovation: Fostering a dynamic market environment

 

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Community Markets

Access to Customers and Increased Sales:

  • Kigali FAAM provides SMEs with a physical space to showcase and sell their products directly to consumers. This eliminates the need for intermediaries and allows them to capture a greater share of the profits
  • The market attracts a diverse customer base, including tourists, locals, and expatriates. This provides SMEs with exposure to a wider audience and greater sales potential
  • The market environment allows SMEs to promote their brand and products through signage, demonstrations, and interactions with customers

 

Business Development and Networking:

  • The market fosters connections between SMEs, allowing them to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and negotiate potential partnerships or joint ventures
  • Direct interaction with customers allows SMEs to gather valuable feedback on their products and identify market trends, helping them adapt and refine their offerings

 

Reduced Operational Costs:

  • By providing a shared marketplace, Kigali FAAM reduces the overhead costs associated with renting individual storefronts, utilities, and security. This makes it more affordable for SMEs, especially those just starting their businesses
  • The market itself promotes participating businesses through its overall branding and marketing efforts. This allows SMEs to benefit from collective marketing without incurring significant individual costs

Community Support

Through community love and support we are able to achieve:

Increased visibility and sales:

  • Community members who visit Kigali FAAM markets directly support local businesses by purchasing their products. This provides a vital source of income for farmers and artisans
  • Promotional advocates: Positive word-of-mouth from satisfied customers within the community attract new customers and promote Kigali FAAM, leading to increased sales for farmers and artisans

 

Knowledge sharing and collaboration:

  • Workshops & events: Community support helps Kigali FAAM host workshops and events 
  • Networking opportunities: The market environment fosters connections between farmers, artisans, and community members. This allows them to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and support each other’s growth

 

Cultural preservation and identity:

  • Supporting local traditions: By purchasing locally & regionally made products, the community helps preserve cultural traditions and craftsmanship associated with the farmers’ and artisans’ work
  • Sense of community: Kigali FAAM promotes a sense of community and shared identity by creating a space where people can appreciate local products and connect with the artisans who create them

Sustainability

We encourage sustainable consumption and practices by advocating for purchasing from local and regional businesses to foster environmental sustainability and strengthen the local economy.

We also consider our markets green events and partner with different  organisations in the community to promote this eg Spouts of Water Rwanda is our main water partner. They sell ceramic water filters which allows us to have the market as a plastic bottle free zone ( bottled water is not sold within the market footprint)

Through our brand PIMA Zero Waste, we collect recyclables which in turn are used by SMEs in their production cycle hence creating a circular economy

Creativity

For Vendors:

  • Markets bring vendors face-to-face with a diverse range of customers. This direct interaction allows them to observe customer preferences, identify unmet needs, and develop new products or services to address those needs
  • Markets often feature a variety of vendors selling similar or related products. This competitive environment can inspire vendors to differentiate themselves by innovating with product design, materials, or presentation
  • Markets foster a sense of community among vendors. They share ideas, collaborate on projects, or learn from each other’s techniques and approaches, sparking new creative solutions
  • Markets are constantly evolving, reflecting current trends and customer preferences. This can encourage vendors to experiment with new ideas, materials, or production methods to stay relevant and competitive

 

For Consumers:

  • Markets offer a platform for a wide variety of products and ideas, some familiar and some entirely new. This exposure can spark inspiration and encourage consumers to think about products and services in new ways
  • Many markets allow for interaction and customization between vendors and customers. This can lead to unique and personalized products, catering to individual needs and preferences
  • Markets often showcase a variety of solutions to everyday problems 
  • Markets are melting pots of people with diverse backgrounds and interests. This can lead to a “cross-pollination” of ideas, where consumers are inspired by products or approaches from seemingly unrelated fields
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