Kigali - Post Report Question and Answers

What do people who suffer from environmental or food allergies need to know?

Air quality has caused respiratory issues for some people here. - Aug 2023


There’s not a lot of options for food allergy alternatives. You have to get creative and make a lot yourself. - Jan 2022


Bring your medication(s). - Jul 2020


If you have a special diet, it can be hard to find those items locally. If you are sensitive to mold, be thoughtful about where you live. - Sep 2019


You can find some gluten free in the German Butcher and other specialty grocery stores. Expats seem to be able to live here with peanut allergies. - Jun 2018


Some mild seasonal allergies, nothing serious. - Dec 2017


Rainy season brings in all sorts of fun allergens so bring your meds & inhalers. - Apr 2016


Bring your meds and kleenex. - Oct 2014


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