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.

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.

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