Market
Soko Kuu (Main Market) — Fairly large and in the centre of town. Sections for fruits, vegetables, matoke, grains, spices, beef, fish, chickens, clothing, sewing machines, shoe shines, and assorted items in hundreds of stalls both in and around the covered market area. Most food items are sold by the kilogram. Prices are negotiable — you may get a discount if you ask in Kiswahili, buy large quantities, or visit the same vendor frequently.
Supermarkets
Fido Dido Supermarket — Near the market. Many packaged and some refrigerated western goods, including bread, biscuits and soft drinks. Self-service like a western supermarket. Prices are on the expensive side as most items are imported from Uganda and Kenya. Open daily until 8:30 pm weekdays, 7 pm weekends; closed for lunch 1–2:30 pm.
Cosmopolitan Provision Store ("Mama Cosmo") — Between the Rose Café and the NBC bank. Western goods including two types of cheese, beer by the case and wine. Similar to Fido Dido but slightly cheaper; not open as late and you must ask for each item.
The Blue Shop is across Jamhuri Road from the market on a side street; others are between Fido Dido and the Net Pharmacy, and on Kashozi Road near the Cyber Centre.
Office Supplies
Benny Bazaar — Many office supplies and services including photocopies (50/= each), stationery, electronics and computer supplies.
Kagera General Traders — Photocopies, stationery, art supplies and diskettes. On the main street across from the market.
Photocopy House — On Mosque Street near Precision Air. Many office supplies and services. Friendly owner.
Migini Secretarial Services — One office across from the market, another near the Lake Hotel. Basic office supplies and services.
Miscellaneous
Film and Photo Processing — Next to Benny Bazaar: Kagera Photo Studio and Shelui. On the same road next to Danico: Ponny Express.
Passport Photos — On Mosque Street near Precision Air.
Music — Perhaps the best selection is in a shop on Mosque Street near Precision Air. Music from Kagera, Tanzania, East, Central and Southern Africa, reggae, R&B, etc. Cassettes are 1,000/= each.
Gulam Jaffer — Between the Cyber Centre and Benny Bazaar. Housewares and electrical goods.
Linas Shopping Centre — On the corner of Jamhuri Road and Biashara Street between the market and the Cyber Centre. Mountain bicycles, office chairs, stereos, electronics and other goods.
V. J. Mistry & Co. Ltd. — Between the market and NBC Club.