Rwanda: Paradox Shift Sees More Obese Poor Than the Rich

He sways his body mass into Planet Club at Kigali Business Centre. He sways because he cannot in the true sense of the word just walk, but drags his feet around and sways his body in a movement posture.

The doors in the club are understandably expansive but he fills it all, turning sideways to let himself in. His trouser alone could make a sizable tent if the material were turned to such a use. But Mr X is jovial. He is a regular patron and goes around bumping fists in greeting gesture with other patrons.

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