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 kilometre 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, I will reduce by ten shillings. You are my first customer." Akoro handed over the bananas to the woman.

Akoro began enjoying his business. The beautiful ripe bananas and his sweet words made every passerby want to taste the bananas.

At mid day, Akoro was already tired standing. He brought a stool and sat down to continue selling the bananas. A woman in a dark blue dress came and bought a large amount of bananas. Those who had laughed at Akoro, started wondering about Akoro's flourishing banana business.

At about three in the afternoon, Akoro made his final sales. He gave two bananas to the gentlemen who had stayed with him all the time. They had entertained him throughout the day. Akoro sold the last bananas to a lady who was on her way from work.

Late in the evening, Akoro walked home with his empty crate on his head. As he walked, he sang a joyful song feeling proud of himself. He thought, "Hard work and determination are key things in life."

Close home, Akoro stopped by the first kiosk and bought maize flour, cooking oil, tea, sugar and bread for his family. He then went home a very happy man. He was full of plans of how to expand the banana business.