Kalerwe Market
one of Uganda's largest markets
Kalerwe Market is one of Uganda's largest markets and is located on Gayaza Road adjacent the Northern By-pass about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Kampala City centre. The market sells primarily fruits, vegetables and meat from all around Uganda, including Luweero, Mbarara, Wakiso and Mukono among others.
Location and hours
Address: Kalerwe Market is situated along Gayaza Road, adjacent to the Northern By-pass in Kampala.
Hours: The roadside market is generally open daily from early morning until the evening. The typical hours for the Kalerwe Roadside Market are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, and it is usually closed on Sunday.
History
There are differing accounts of how Kalerwe Market acquired its name. According to long-time traders, the name is closely linked to the railway infrastructure that once passed through the area. The Uganda Railways Corporation operated the Kasese line, which connected Kampala to western Uganda, including Kasese and Ibanda, and also had a branch line to Bombo.
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