The neighbourhood, Nyamirambo, also called Nyamijos (- the neighbourhood has its own slang name, how cool is that?), is a vibrant and exciting part of Kigali.
Nyamirambo is packed with people, colours, sents and sounds.
Nyamirambo is almost a brand, and its inhabitants take pride in their distinct neighbourhood that somehow stands out from the rest of Kigali.
Traditionally and historically, it is home to the muslim majority of Kigali, which you immediately notice by the three large mosques that characterize the skyline, and you hear when they call to prayer in the early evening and morning hours. this highly contributes to the unique atmosphere of this quarter.
Educat provides accommodation for interns when working in Rwanda.
This involves covering the rent and expenses for electricity, water, maintenance tasks, and standard interior, such as, necessary furniture, refrigerator and cooking plate.
The house is located in Nyamirambo down a dirt road to the main street (asphalted road).
When you tell a Moto (motorcycle taxi) where to go to get home, you say: 'Nyamirambo', and 'Cosmos' (a small shop) or 'Merez' (a gaz station just prior the dirtroad).
Even though Educat covers basic things in the house, you are expected to run the house and cover expenses for day to day products and desired services, such as, salary for house maid and a guard.
You decide your self if you wish to have a house maid and guard when staying at the house, and you are always welcome to contact people who have experience with staying here.
The 2010 fall team made use of a maid and guard.
Even though you at home are not used to having these services, it is common in Rwanda and it provides Rwandans with employment. so when you get used to their customs, you get to appreciate it a lot.
A maid can help with cleaning of the house, wash clothes (which get dusty and dirty in no time down here), buy goods, and cook at a agreed-upon selected number of weekdays. you just leave a note before going to the office with desired tasks.
The maid is paid 65.000 FRW a month (650 dkr) paid in arrears the first of every month.
A guard can feel somewhat unnecessary to have and the benefit difficult to measure. Our Landlord, Festo, advises having a guard because the guard will prevent housebreakings when the house is empty. We have decided to follow this advice. As of now, the guard stays outside the house in the nights on weekdays.
The Guard is paid 15000 FRW a month (150 dkr) paid in arrears the first of every month.
If you have any queries when down here or before coming, simply contact us who have experience living here, or others from the Educat Rwanda team. We are all happy to help with any issue, small or big.
Your landlord or others who can speak Kinyarwanda around the educat rwanda team can help you if you have any issues communicating with the guard and others.