Akoro is a young man married to Chichi. They live in Kanam village in Turkana County. Akoro has a banana garden which yields a good harvest.
One morning before the sun got hot, Akoro set out with a crate of bananas on his head. He walked confidently to Kilindo market, only a kilometer away from his home.
On the way, men and women of his age stared at him in surprise. Others even laughed out loud shouting, "Akoro is definitely bewitched. How can he do such a job? Men from our community do not sell bananas!" But Akoro never minded. He was a determined and hardworking man who was ready to do any job.
As soon as Akoro reached the market, he arranged the bananas on a stand and stood beside them waiting for customers. He wondered, "Will anyone stop to buy my bananas?"
Few minutes later, a woman dressed in a purple dress stopped next to Akoro's banana stand. "How much is a kilo of bananas?" the woman asked. "Fifty shillings, madam," Akoro replied respectfully.
The woman said, "Please pack for me a kilo and a half." The woman continued, "You must reduce the price." Akoro answered, "No problem madam."

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