Phat Afrik Boutique is a wonderful boutique in Kampala.
Mable Karungi of Monday Times spoke to the proprietor Fatimah Gakou, who shared about her work and love for customers
Mable Karungi: What exactly does Phat Afrik Boutique do?
Fatimah Gakou: We deal in custom made clothes majorly in Muslim and non-Muslim clothes. Most of the garments people want can be found with us.
We also sell bags and shoes with African print.
Mable Karungi: When did you open shop?
Fatimah Gakou: We officially opened shop in 2016 but we have been in business quite longer than that. Before we used to do on order by phone. My clients and potential clients would call me and then I would design for them.
Mable Karungi: Your name is very nice, where are you from?
Fatimah Gakou: I am a proud citizen of Mali
Mable Karungi: That surely explains why you are so good at African design
Fatimah Gakou: Perhaps (while laughing)
Mable Karungi: So you do a lot of African attire?
Fatimah Gakou: Yes I do. Actually I deal more in African attire (African Fabric)
Mable Karungi: Can someone place an order and you deliver to them?
Fatimah Gakou: Yes I deliver on order and depending on the situation at hand and you cater for transports costs
Mable Karungi: What makes you different from other designers?
Fatimah Gakou: I am passionate about what I do and I am very creative.
My designs are also very unique.
I have good staff. Two men. One from Congo and the other from Nigeria. They complement my work with good designs
My prices are pocket friendly, she has good customer care, she is patient, and she has good packaging
Mable Karungi: What are your working hours and days?
Fatimah Gakou: From 8am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday
Mable Karungi: Do you work on public holidays?
Fatimah Gakou: It depends which public holiday if it is not muslim public holiday we could open.
Mable Karungi: What is your last word for your customers
Fatimah Gakou: I have a current offer for those who will attend the Hijab and Kanzu Fashion Show. I will give a free veil and an End of Year discount on all order.
Location
Phat Afrik Boutique is located on Cornerstone Plaza Shop No. EF-70 Level 2
Phone: 0755447639/0773447639
