How to Pack When Moving to Kigali | A West African's Perspective.

Are you moving to Kigali for school or a new adventure? In this video, I share practical tips on what to pack—and what not to pack—based on my own experience moving from West Africa to Rwanda. I talk about the essentials (yes, pack your favorite snacks 🍫 and shito 🌶️), the things I packed but didn’t really need (hello, bedside table 🪑), and some realities of settling into life in Kigali as a student. Whether you're coming to CMU-A, ALU, or another school in Kigali, this video will help you avoid the mistakes I made and pack smart. 00:00 – Intro 01:50 – What influenced my packing (Short story) 06:45 – Things you should pack 16:30 – Finances 18:52 – Things I could have survived without 25:23 – Final thoughts