Owino Market

Kampala


Sprawling around Nakivubo Stadium, Owino has everything from traditional medicines to televisions. It’s most famous for its secondhand clothing, but you can also buy cloth to be tailored on-site. It's possible to spend hours here, not least because it’s so hard to find your way out. Watch your belongings.


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