Eating and drinking at The Secret

The roasted potatoes with chicken served with vegetables at The Secret.

The roasted potatoes with chicken served with vegetables at The Secret in Kigali, Rwanda. PHOTO | JEFFERSON RUMANYIKA

Kigali is justly regarded as one of Africa’s fastest rising cities. Its attractions being its meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions activities; its past and being the place where all the action is happening. But until recently, the city would never have featured on anyone’s list of gastronomic destinations. Happily, things have changed, and Rwanda has learned to appreciate its national produce and splendour.

A new wave of pioneers such as Y&T cocktails and creperie, and its more formal newly-opened sister establishment, The Secret lounge, have transformed Kigali’s eateries.