[3] A month later, in March 2015, it was reported that almost all the aisles in the Cotebu temporary market were empty, while others were being built, and there were very few customers.

Taxis leaving for Gitega, Ngozi, Kayanza, Muramvya and Kirundo would also have to move to Cotebu Market.

The space was converted to three sheds for wholesalers of fruit, vegetables and potatoes relocated from the "Grenier du Burundi", who had been displaying their wares in the hot sun along Avenue de l'OUA.

There was a single evil-smelling toilet block nearby run by a private operator who charged a fee for use.

[3] In January 2024 Iwacu reported that mounds of garbage near the fruit and vegetable stalls was decomposing and making nauseating smells.