Serekunda, Market town in Kanifing, The Gambia
Serrekunda is a market town in Kanifing located about 13 kilometers southwest of Banjul near the Atlantic coast. It serves as a major commercial and administrative center with shops, banks, government offices, and a bustling central marketplace.
Serrekunda was founded in the late 19th century when Sayerr Jobe, a Wolof noble from Senegal, established the settlement. Over time it expanded into The Gambia's largest urban center and primary commercial hub.
The Serrekunda Market began as women selling vegetables and dried fish along a dirt path, creating a gathering place for the community. Today it remains a central commercial hub where locals buy daily goods and meet friends.
Most shops and banks open early in the morning and close in the afternoon, with some reducing hours on Friday for religious observances. Visiting in the morning gives you the best selection and helps you navigate the area more easily.
In Fajikunda, a neighborhood within this town, a paper recycling project transforms discarded materials into new products. The initiative creates jobs for local residents while demonstrating resourceful approaches to waste.
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