However, in many Ugandan farms, banana stems are always left to decompose after the fruit is harvested. Unknown to farmers, the stem can be recycled to make other biodegradable products with ease.

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ICOSEED Managing Director Patrick Muriuki (right) and programme manager Alexander Gichovi display some of the products they manufacture from banana stems fibre at their office in Kutus town.

Unknown to farmers, the stem can be recycled to make other biodegradable ... Ronald Katwaza, a researcher, through the National Banana Programme, under NaRL. A new brand of hair extension is ...