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August 10, 2026
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Business turns banana fibre into sustainable jewellery

Business turns banana fibre into sustainable jewellery

The venture has created income generating opportunities for more than 20 women and farmers in Busia...

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Kenyan entrepreneur Sylvia Omina is transforming agricultural waste into sustainable fashion with her brand, Omina Otsieno, which crafts jewellery from banana fibre.

  • The business empowers over 20 women and farmers in Busia by utilizing banana stems, a renewable and biodegradable material.
  • Omina Otsieno, founded in 2017 and reinvented for banana-fibre jewellery in 2021, blends traditional artisanal techniques with contemporary design.
  • The venture also collaborates with 5 artisans in Nairobi for brass fittings, extending its economic impact and fostering a local banana-fibre value chain.

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