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Kongowea Market

Mkomani ward, KEN

Kongowea Market

Kongowea market is one of the largest in Kenya with over 1500 stalls and an area of 4.75 ha. Worth visiting for its ambiance, colors and smells. Take care with meat products because they are not always what the signs say. If you want to take photos of the vendors and their stalls, ask permission fir

st. Also, pickpockets operate in the market, so don't show your expensive camera or phone more than necessary.

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