The shop, which has “ice cream, coffee, dreams” written on its signs, is taking advantage of local curiosity about the dessert – and “changing lives” in the process, says Inzozi Nziza’s manager, Louise Ingabire. “Ice cream is important,” she says between mouthfuls of a honey-flavored offering. “Some Rwandans like ice cream, but it’s a new thing. We still have some work to do, to tell others that they’ll enjoy it.” The shop can certainly make dreams come true. “I didn’t have a job before: I just stayed at home. Now, I have a vision for the future. I am making money and I can give some of it to my family,” says the 27-year-old.
Why does Louise Ingabire say there is still work to be done?
Ice cream is currently not very common in Rwand Many Rwandans say they will not enjoy it Local people are incurious about ice cream The ice cream flavor can still be improve