4M views · 130K reactions | The African country of Uganda is one of the world largest consumer of bananas. But for every ton of the fruit, plantations leave behind two tons of refuse. A company in Kampala transforms them into tough fibre that can be woven into rugs, place mats and even hair extensions. | Business Insider Africa | Facebook

Uganda is bracing for what is expected to be a charged Presidential and Parliamentary election this Thursday January 14, 2021. There are 11 candidates in the race including 76-year-old President Yoweri Museveni who is seeking to extend his rule in the East African country to 4 decades. Uganda’s elections since 2001 have increasingly become more violent and the 2021 polls are no different. So can Uganda hold free and fair elections or is the country’s political space shrinking? Join us this Monda