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Despite facing skepticism and mockery from his peers who question his chosen profession, Akoro remains undeterred, driven by his determination and strong work ethic. He arrives at the Kilindo market early in the morning to sell his produce. Initially, he faces some haggling over prices, but his polite demeanor and the appeal of his ripe bananas attract customers. As the day progresses, the business flourishes, evidenced by a woman in a dark blue dress making a substantial purchase, which further intrigues the onlookers. By late afternoon, Akoro successfully concludes his sales, even sharing some bananas with friends who kept him company throughout the day and selling the remainder to a woman returning from work. The narrative highlights Akoro's perseverance and the eventual success of his banana business, challenging societal perceptions and celebrating hard work. The story is written by Mele Joab and illustrated by Zablon Alex Nguku and Natalie Propa, presented as an English Story Book.","Akoro and the banana business  \nWriter: Mele Joab Illustration: Zablon Alex Nguku and Natalie Propa  \nEnglish Story Book  \nAkoro is a young man married to Abich who lives in kanam village in Turkana county. He has a banana plantation which gives him much yields every harvest.  \nThe following morning before the first cock crow Akoro sets his bananas in acrate and sets off for kilindo market just a kilometre from his home to make his sales.  \nOn his way to the market men of his age and young women starred in surprise while others laughed out loud shouting..\"Bewitched man, how can hedo such job\" others exclaimed.  \nAkoro never minded for he was a determined and hardworking young who never chose a job to do.  \nAkoro reaches the market immediately at seven o'clock. He arranges the bananas on the  \nshelf and stands beside them waiting for customers.  \nAfter twenty minutes a woman dressed in a purple dress arrives. \"How much do you sell a kilo of banana\", the woman asked.  \n\"Fifty shillings for a kilo\", Akoro would reply in his polite voice.  \n\"Give me a kilo and half but reduce the price\", the woman insisted.  \nNo problem madam I will reduce ten shillings Akoro said handing over the bananas to the woman.  \nAkoro started enjoying his business progress.  \nThe looks from the yellow ripe bananas and the sweet words from Akoro's mouth made every passerby feel like having a bite of his  \nbananas.  \nAt mid day Akoro was already tired standing.  \nHe ordered for a chair from the nearby houses and sat selling the bananas. A woman in a dark blue dress came and made a large buy of bananas leaving all the young wondering of this flourishing business.  \nAt around three in the evening Akoro made his final sells.  \nHe gave two bananas to the gentlemen of his age who had given him company with lot of stories throughout the day. The few bananas was sold to a middle age woman who made her way home from job.","cbCaipJNVWnjqaG3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipJNVWnjqaG3","pdf",5358704,18,"English","en",105,"# Akoro and the banana business\n## The Morning Market\n## Business Progress\n## Final Sales","[{\"question\":\"Who are the main characters in the story?\",\"answer\":\"The main characters are Akoro, a young man with a banana plantation, and his wife Abich. The story also features customers and villagers who interact with Akoro at the market.\"},{\"question\":\"What challenges does Akoro face at the market?\",\"answer\":\"Akoro faces skepticism and mockery from some villagers who question his hard work. 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