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Kisii region is known for its bananas and residents Jared Omiso Nyakundi knew growing up he would reap from the fruit if he added value to it.
To achieve this dream, Nyakundi approached Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) in 2013 with a proposal on his intention to reduce post-harvest losses and increase the prices of bananas through value addition. Luckily, his proposal was accepted by KIRDI and he was accommodated for training and allowed to use the tools, equipment and research facilities for his practical.
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