Caption for the landscape image: From rotting bananas to crisps: Farmer fries her way out of losses Saturday, December 27, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Seraphin Wanjiku showing crisps made from plantain bananas, during the EAC MSMEs Trade Fair 2025 at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on November 14, 2025. Photo credit: Sammy Waweru | Nation Media Group By Sammy Waweru Contributor Article Related Ms Seraphin Wanjiku, a Kirinyaga County–based farmer, has been growing bananas for over a decade. Like many smallholder growers across the country, her journey has not been without challenges, particularly when it comes to marketing her produce. PREMIUM Kenyan youth leader turns childhood passion into thriving agribusiness We also realised that there is a huge market for banana flour. PREMIUM Kisii business cashing in on the humble banana Venture produces crisps, wine, baby food, banana flour and bread. And should it choose to expand its product line, can produce soap, beer and juice as well. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kisumu cement industry expands with new factory PREMIUM Inside the three-acre farm creating jobs for families in Lamu PREMIUM Why court wants answers on Sh154bn JKIA deal but won’t stop project PREMIUM Regulatory gap blocks Hustler Fund pension billions Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Kenyan youth leader turns childhood passion into thriving agribusiness We also realised that there is a huge market for banana flour.
PREMIUM Kisii business cashing in on the humble banana Venture produces crisps, wine, baby food, banana flour and bread. And should it choose to expand its product line, can produce soap, beer and juice as well.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
