Rwanda: Former Street Vendors Find Solace in New Beginnings

After several running battles with the Police and City of Kigali law enforcement officers, 74 street vendors from different corners of Kigali pooled resources to construct a commercial premises in 2009.

The 33 men and 41 women each contributed Rwf 250,000 and formed an association known as Duhahirane -Gisozi.

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