Adding value to Ugandan bananas
Mar 05, 2025•17 min
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Episode description
The fruit is a beloved staple of the African country's cuisine, and a key export.
But is there a missed opportunity when it comes to Ugandan matoke, or bananas?
We speak to entrepreneurs who are making banana wine, fertilizers and hair extensions - adding value for local and international markets.
Produced and presented by Zawadi Mudibo
(Image: A man drives a motorcycle carrying matoke in Kampala, Uganda in June 2024. Credit: Getty Images)
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