Shocking: Kigali, Rwanda's POOREST Slum

In this video we will explore, Jabana, an urban village located near Kigali's chaotic Nyabugogo district. Despite its poverty, the area is very beautiful!

[@shangoblackpower6482]

Junior Joseph was my tour guide during my stay in Rwanda 🇷🇼 during the month of February. He is absolutely awesome to hang out with

[@WillieFungo]

I'm glad to hear that. He told me about you!

[@OSA-SET]

Can I be introduce to junior joseph

[@monikasannoh7517]

We were in Rwanda last January and LOVED IT!!! So beautiful. We were visiting from Liberia. Even the poor section or slum as you call it is nice. Compared to slums in America, yes America. Look up tent cities or Fentanyl problem in cities. They look like war zones in many of the big cities. They even defecate on the sidewalks! Rwanda has come a long way and I pray that it continues to prosper!

[@monikasannoh7517]

@M45N If you think the United States is the Promised Land, you are sadly mistaken. Look up the homeless problem in the big cities. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Philadelphia. They have tent cities. This in America. Also look at the unemployment in West Virginia and people havea hard time feeling their families. America used to be very strong, but has been seriously declining. I live in Liberia, West Africa by the way- not USA.

[@roberthornbrook8374]

So true honestly my family are migrants to the uk 🇬🇧 100s of years ago but our tribe were very clean but I be honest now some cultures have come to the country and it’s filthy in some areas I use to see the old school British woman scrub floors and steps shiny red on there hands and knees we never had plastic bags back then straw and paper. But now my country has become like a slum. Honesty it is sad Rwanda keep up the good work

[@roberthornbrook8374]

It’s good you have shown the poorer parts of Rwanda 🇷🇼 most KZbinrs only show you nice restaurants and fancy places I would love to visit this country for a holiday

[@Magarita810]

Wow😳 CLEAN. I do not know how you climbed all the way to the top there but the view was worth it. What is even more amazing is how those cute little children legs in slippers were able to walk up so fast and not slip

[@Heatherkhl]

You have to.admit that Rwanda is clean full stop

[@alberthenriette8976]

😂😂😂😂Clean in the shiny spot of city center where the camera stop😂

[@juviasgrey9897]

Is it me or is this part of Kigali still beautiful in its own way? People in the states would pay too dollar to live on a mountain side.

[@WillieFungo]

It really is. Something about the way these areas are laid out is very appealing..the only thing missing is paving and some other cosmetic improvements.

[@angelmona8506]

@@WillieFungo Be careful when you are showing the negative side of the African Hitler's country.

[@irenedavo3768]

@@WillieFungo do you watch Afrimax English

[@Bonte_214]

You mean 2 million

[@jmvnsengiyumva6625]

Government of Rwanda has an initiative of upgrading all informal settlements located not only in Kigali but also in other cities of the country, Biryogo-Rwampara area in Nyamirambo was upgraded some years ago, now Gitega near that area u visited is being upgraded too, soon other places will follow. be positive and thankful please.

[@sabrimo4020]

Even the slum are clean. You don't see plastic bags or trash. Amazing. Keep it up Rwanda.

[@philwanadoo7435]

we want more slums !

[@wewuzwolves4428]

That's the first thing I noticed. For a slum, it's very clean.

[@utamurizahonorine4842]

Even the poorest places are beautiful lol. Rwanda is really beautiful 🇷🇼🇷🇼

[@kabwelasutiviraka4765]

Not true it is slum och looks terrible

[@garianarnold3754]

​@@kabwelasutiviraka4765 you've never seen a slum if this looks bad to you

[@PerceiveOne]

That's cap😂😂

[@suewalker8356]

Beautifully poor,the ppl there should be very healthy, have to climb and balance those narrow path ways. I just a beautiful count.❤

[@malou1738]

@10:41-10:43 the little hse to the right of the screen on which some sanding have been applied is made of RUKARAKARA: typical RUKARAKARA are bricks made of mud while most hses in Jabana are made of plain mud. Rukarakara is more durable than mud as it goes through the process of drying and you can make some mixing of raw materials depending on where you are and the means you have to make it even more durable, as any brick would.

[@DonaldG-qq4ol]

A wonderful adventure to watch, I'd really like to walk up the moutain seeing and talking with the people. Thanks

[@DonaldG-qq4ol]

@SHUMBUSHO Theogene I hope so, thanks for reply.

[@kabayizawilly6659]

I love your videos next time could you please show us Gikondo (kigali) I grew up there and I miss that place 😢 thanks 🙏

[@richardredmond1480]

Why don’t u go there and visit

[@thebemolaba6625]

Same thing happened to us with the Taxi 🚖 drivers in Malawi in 2011 when they realised that we are from South Africa. They inflated their fares.

[@malou1738]

Normal course of business. In US it's called class warfare. The price you pay for everything is tied to the social class you belong to.

[@absiol3588]

I have seen the worst slums in Asia and other parts of the world, I have to say this is not bad at all. The roads are very dangerous especially when it rains. Thank you for showing the hidden side.

[@JeanLambertNdikubwimana-hl6lz]

The only problem in Rwanda is sharp disparity btn the poor and the rich, lack of prosperity among Young people, practically corruption, nepotism and favoritism when opportunities present themselves. However the government tries to make Rwanda a better place.

[@mandyb6414]

Rwanda is a young country. It cannot just become middle class. Luckily for the Rwandans, the government and visionary leader are creating a path forward to improve lives in this comparable small country

[@mosesmakumbi2428]

All sub Saharan countries have that problem. Opportunities are not plenty, hence the sharp disparity.

[@yomioloko9727]

Willie the jury's out. I'm still debating if I would call this place a slum. Probably not I would call it a suburban low income settlement. It's too clean and somewhat organised to be called a slum. Bottom line I could comfortably live in some of the accommodation at the lower end of the settlement. Not fit enough for those further up

[@GanzaJeff]

Nyabugogo is not a district ( As you said in your description). It is Nyabugogo sector of Gasabo district, mostly known of the largest bus station in Rwanda (Nyabugogo bus park or station🤔) and being the main landmark for most journey from Kigali to Provinces and back.

[@daisywilliams9161]

I would love to learn how to get to Rwanda to live forever. Help!

[@WillieFungo]

Awesome. Junior Joseph can help you with that.

[@philwanadoo7435]

lol

[@tasfayehomerchigma1822]

Good vedeo

[@yutubi-mi]

but clean and peace

[@roberthornbrook8374]

Very difficult to drive up there all the millions the uk government are giving for the Rwanda 🇷🇼 they could help these people with roads and painting

[@jzk2020]

Nice video, but I couldn't help but notice you using the terms slum and slum dwellers... its not very polite. Find another term to use.

[@mohmhk]

Ya'll need to get a life

[@WillieFungo]

@@mohmhk Your comments are on point. 😂

[@mohmhk]

@@WillieFungo lol We got you, good brother. 💪🏿

[@africanglobalnomad]

@JK ghettos or hoods are referred to as slums in Africa and we don’t consider the term offensive.

[@jzk2020]

@@africanglobalnomad Hmm, I heard differently in Rwanda.

[@gabbyeden5741]

😅🤣The motor bike man knew he couldn't take you all to the top, there's no way he would have made it on up those rugged paths, mercy.

[@sw1360]

“It’s a scam” Huh duh, you are traveling in an area that’s considered to be a slum and most importantly you’re not from there. I mean, what exactly did you expect.

[@louisroselli-ei4bd]

I don't think I would have gotten up that mountain with a donkey. That's some rough terrain.

[@juanmonster6232]

Willie, I know what your favorite adjective is.......I know SHOCKING 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@xena6894]

Vlogger gonna do what he gonna do to try make us watch 😂 . They all do that. At least his narration and voice control make up for the enticing title.

[@richardngarambe9411]

But how would you say that the motor cycle scam you since there were no way he could have taken there

[@WillieFungo]

I realized later

[@yomioloko9727]

Hope you guys got back down in one piece. Nice workout 🤣🤣🤣

[@jackdon6926]

Hey Wille, i think the Rwandan Govt should resettle the entire slum to a modern built facility with good roads, portable drinking water and free basic education.

[@mandyb6414]

They are doing just that

[@bonfacewambui1391]

Much respect to that woman who waited to be filmed but my favorite is one who came out of the bathroom hahaha I like them big.

[@UhuruFrontier]

Willie, I will be there in July.

[@streak968]

Why some houses have red crosses?

[@jeanbosco3728]

It means is not considered in " kigali master plan" which is already in implementation in different parts of kigali . It's time will come and get demolished

[@NgugiKamau-rr3zp]

Leopards on my roof!!!

[@taupenoire1933]

Sorry It doesn't look like a "slum"

[@jeanbyron2456]

Someone stole my phone over there,be carful with your phone

[@absfinal]

How u didn't notice 😂

[@jeanbyron2456]

Someone who’s working at the hotel stole my phone,I was at the pool drinking,went to the bathroom,left my phone at the table,not even 5 mins,the guy took my phone.i was upset,because I lost $1200,the stupid theft was not able to do anything with my phone

[@davidmitchel7773]

To The Host Of This Channel. Please Use Another Word Other Than "SLUM"! Underserved Communities Would Be More Appropriate. Please Be Respectful.

[@WillieFungo]

These areas are classified as slums in the country, which just means an unplanned area, not necessarily a bad or dirty community.

[@Josee2030]

What do you mean by "undeserved" ? Even first world countries have slums

[@thedolamitechannel2756]

Most black do not like the term

[@mohmhk]

You couldn't find anything else to complain about, could you?

[@NicksSupremePicks]

Such places are known as "slums" around Africa, and nobody complains about the name. In live in the biggest slum in the world: Kibera in Nairobi. So relax!

[@gb_the_accuser]

is is safe?

[@WillieFungo]

Yea.

[@taharka3897]

Safe from what? I hope you are not American

[@Nk_Alexis]

@@taharka3897 from the random shooters or police.

[@xena6894]

It's relatively safe but petty crimes like most of places. The difference between most slums in many parts of Africa and those of developped or western countries like USS , South Africa, Brazil or Jamaica, the main difference is the lack of lethal weapons like hand guns , and hard drugs and consumption of drugs ( still not a thing in most of Africa )

[@safianamani1375]

Need be careful like any other part of the world

[@abdourazakndeze4157]

We need positive Africa, this type of vlog leave for the western or Mzungu's...because them only shows bad side of africa. For you were espect to show us yhe positive side of africa , the negative one we gonna see on BBC & CNN...i know you're vlogging with Mzungu's beside you who don't want to be on camera we don't know why...only those people's whom like to show us very bad side of Africa.

[@2aakaine]

Rwanda nice country not poorest

[@joycemarilyn5359]

this is not slum

[@jameskaze]

What is the point of showing poor people if you are not helping them out. I have traveled to poor places and I don't take videos to show on KZbin I buy the kids snacks.

[@WillieFungo]

The people aren't beggars, nor were they asking for my help.

[@YourMINECRAFTGOD]

Objectively, even the poorest places in Rwanda are better maintained than most sub-Saharan African countries.

[@FERESE]

Did you do your research or its a feel good coomment. Slum is slum everywhere and developing just two/three regions in a whole country is not development in a small country with population of 14million.

[@NicksSupremePicks]

Which other sub-saharian countries are you referring to?

[@muchirasenior.6480]

Indeed, most places in rest of Africa is in pathetic situations.

[@lilcrust3063]

@@NicksSupremePicks Burundi right next door

[@patrickodanga1918]

Am surprised that slum areas in Rwanda are green.

[@bayokoebi9351]

With Rwanda I have hope for Africa much love from Nigeria ♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@georgedebra6167]

Why the locals walk up and down the hills like mountain champions, we are here breathing like our heart is about to pop out😄.

[@shangoblackpower6482]

Those hills are not to be underestimated. I went out walking during the evening and the next day my legs were super sore and felt like jelly

[@fabricendayambaje9408]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@soundhogz429]

They didnt scam you the bikes couldnt go any further look at the journey after they left that was as far as the bikes could go.

[@ndwandwewasendwedwe7964]

Even the slums have no litter

[@SimeonToko]

That's the place to live if you want to stay in shape.

[@AR-zx6lv]

I´m watching from Sweden...... this is actually very beautiful and dose not look like a slum. i want to go there.

[@jeanbosco3728]

I'm a Rwandan lives in South Africa. I worked as classroom construction supervisor in this slum, honestly speaking before i travel i thought my slum 😅 i grew up was the ugliest on this planet until i settled myself in other parts of Africa

[@WOW23455]

I would rather visit a place like that than a concrete jungle because am already living in a concrete jungle.

[@Thami-vm1hc]

I want to visit that place too. I was born there but I don't know anything.

[@chosen3258]

Stay away neanderThal whytee devil

[@biggysdigitalart2674]

This is the CLEANEST slum in Africa. No garbage piles, no blocked sewers, no blocked gutters.

[@cloeamassa]

I’m not happy that Africans are the number one to show the world our problems. Show what is good and resolve what is bad but in discretion.

[@WillieFungo]

There is nothing wrong with their lifestyle. Development takes time, and no one there was starving or lacking the basics for a happy and fulfilled life.

[@jameskaze]

​@@WillieFungo crap man. Have you helped any poor person or are you interested in your KZbin.

[@kevholt]

Buddy got on dress shoes and ain’t slipping. What kind of shoes are you wearing

[@ssemujjuyusuff2077]

This is the other side of Kigali the media doesn't want to show the world. Thanks for taking us around.

[@sugirausagambe2075]

nothing bad with this place

[@paolomesseca8679]

Nothing to compare with slums in many others African cities, but considering the conditions of terrain what a hell must be wit heavy rains

[@mosesmudavadi9668]

This is not a slum but a village in upcountry the place is clean come to Nairobi and you will see the definition of a slum

[@JohnMitch]

That mototaxi took you as far as it was possible to go on 2 wheels

[@legendofficial7396]

My country Rwanda 🇷🇼 so proud of you ❤️

[@renaumurutasate]

The beautiful and cleanest slum in the world 😂😂❤

[@stevenkwizera4292]

Another good one Willie. Looks like the "mwiriwe" and "mwaramutse" confused you a little bit. Love the plug for your man Junior. Good job. Keep up filming.

[@proudkiwi7641]

It doesnt actually look too bad.... like you look at people on the streets of Los Angeles and it looks tbird world This is third world but looks clean.

[@teejaey4289]

Rwandans are very friendly tho ❤️

[@JESUSFORALL]

Fully watched ! How on earth did you get down those narrow hills, going back down hills ? I pray the government of Rwanda relocates those people and redevelop that area, flattening the hills as much as possible, and builds quality new modern social housing for sale and renting.

[@hidayatullah4027]

You are lier

[@areaone3813]

You want to avoid making your videos into “music videos”. Very short music segments are fine but anyone can throw music over video for filler.

[@areaone3813]

I do love your content btw.

[@FBAExapt]

This the kinda area I want to move in and invest.

[@Mateus-ir3vv]

looks cool compared to other African slums

[@Saidoromo2024]

😅 The traffic situation appears highly disorderly. There are no clear traffic controls or designated bike lanes and People and cars together on the streets unsafe uncivilized, resulting in complete chaos. Bragging about cleanliness is irrelevant when safety is compromised. Cleanliness should be ingrained as a way of life, not flaunted. From what I see, it's unsafe for both drivers and pedestrians in that area.

[@BibleSamurai]

for the motorcycle scammers, did you pay him for the 1/4 distance

[@nasserdjama6970]

In my city in Djibouticity, slums are much worse. This slum looks décent

[@FBAExapt]

These people are so amazing!!

[@thedolamitechannel2756]

Please pay for your ride thank you ☺️

[@PerceiveOne]

That's the reality of Rwanda for those who said Rwanda is the next Singapore.🧐 That being said, I'm not taking a negative stance. But I know the Rwandan government is doing a lot to develop their country.

[@mohmhk]

Thanks for sharing, good brother.

[@WillieFungo]

Thanks for your feedback, as always.

[@mohmhk]

@@WillieFungo For sure, anytime.

[@alexiskalisa1608]

One things i realized. This reporter's always become happy to report that Rwanda is poor Country and to them why there's no European or Asian Country to be reported as Poor they think we don't know that they are Poor Country there also 😒 Shame on you reporter

[@zeeqq105]

The slums are ant slums to me. I’ve seen far far far worse. This place isn’t so bad. It just needs upgrading.

[@abdallahselemani6423]

Slum eria but is verry clean

[@amaruneter83]

I just came across Your channel and watched a video showing Kigali and its beauty, and subscribed....But I just don't get it with this one...what was the purpose of showing this Slum? what were u trying to Prove or achieve?

[@WillieFungo]

It's just a video. I'm not trying to "prove" anything on this channel. There is no agenda other than exploration.

[@geraldaugustin2324]

Kudos to you! Your exploration supports the West narrative...

[@WillieFungo]

@@geraldaugustin2324 No, the problem with Western people is they only show the negative side of Africa. If I was a Western KZbinr all my videos would be in slums and underdeveloped places. The point of this channel is to show Africa as it is with no bias.

[@philwanadoo7435]

What are you afraid of ?

[@nawarsh5237]

You were late showing up

[@joseluisortsagullo3008]

The cleanest slum I hace ever seen

[@Cidanandas108]

Its very dangerous to build on slopes,as floods can wipe all houses down

[@horaceguthrie9074]

Beautiful country an friendly people.

[@whitedaisez]

wow, this is a nice slum 😭

[@230919600]

Need to be fit

[@williamcampbell2797]

Sort of mean.

[@IBISUSADIVERSE]

Bannyahe hehe

[@tony5563]

Can you survive in Kigali with only english?

[@WillieFungo]

Easily.

[@birikunzira7183]

Yes you can

[@utamurizahonorine4842]

Yes coz English is the official language now

[@Silverbackugx]

@@utamurizahonorine4842 English may be an official language but I rarely found a boda that spoke English, many times a passerby would intervein and help resolve the situation with the language barrier, or good ole Google maps would clear it up.

[@adentesfay3410]

You can survive but it's not easy. Most people here speak Kinyarwanda which I respect that they speak their own native language. But it's not like Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria and other countries where most people speak it. You will encounter many who do not speak it on a daily basis which makes navigating the city/country a little bit difficult. But you can pick up some words in their language or find someone that speaks English to help you.

[@natly3123]

Enjoy the beautiful clean🇷🇼 safe environment for as soon as u cross the border to Uganda- or Kenya 😤 you have to hide ur phone/ hide your personal property and u will miss the clean slums😂😂 But the people are more sociable and friendlier

[@merseyian]

Love your commentaries they are so pure and non judgemental and your circumspect typed comments show this. More prices and costs please and a conversation with some locals

[@jackdon6926]

Hope u did not expect the bike man to go beyound that point looking at the rough and inaccesible terrain. What u didnt realise at first was that beyound that point was inaccessible by bike

[@Sha_Mone]

How is this shocking, this video is so misleading for some reason. THUMBS DOWN!

[@kimmarsh5387]

Really like your series Willie you show places that are very hard to visit for Europeans.

[@bibiosrecipes4659]

Slum ; or whatever you call it but not homeless..

[@koreanstallion]

subscribed

[@philwanadoo7435]

SHOCKING as usual

[@judywilson210]

Thanks!

[@WillieFungo]

Your support is greatly appreciated

[@taharka3897]

It is a beautiful place with beautiful people. Sorry, Americans don't get to ask if a place is safe or not.

[@mohmhk]

Why can't they, if it's sincere?

[@taharka3897]

@mohmhk because we Americans live in one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Where just about all of us have guns, and many guns. Some Americans allow children to have guns. We have drive by killings, schools, churches, malls and other places. Racist killings, daily gangs killings. Police killings and many more. I don't think I need to continue. So yes, we Americans can't ask if a place is safe or not.

[@mohmhk]

@@taharka3897 I agree that America has all these aforementioned issues but just because this country is rife with what we would normally classified dangerous doesn't mean that other places are exempt from the same possibilities. The man asked a simple question that I assume he didn't have the answer to. I don't see the problem there.

[@taharka3897]

@mohmhk Sorry I don't agree with you. Especially in a place like rwanda where citizens are not allowed to carry guns. Pick pocket and stealing is not anything to worry about, sense all countries in the world have it. Even other dangerous countries are still fewer murderers than America, which is not having a civil war.

[@mohmhk]

@@taharka3897 And how would someone from America that's never been to Rwanda know all of these without asking the ppl that are on ground? Asking questions one knows nothing of is not the same as he/she assuming or implying that sh/e knows.