Uganda: Lemon Prices Shoot Up in Western Uganda Thanks to Covid-19
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Uganda
Published Dec 14, 2020
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The demand and price of lemons have shot up across food markets in Kasese and Bunyangabu districts in western Uganda. With the belief by local residents that lemons boost their immunity against the coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are now including lemons on their groceries shopping list. In Kasese municipality, Shs 2,000 can buy between three and four small lemons.
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A piece of lemon costs Shs 500 and the case isn't any different in Rwimi town council in Bunyangabu district, which is already faced with the scarcity of lemons. Previously, Shs 500 would buy 3-5 lemons. Rose Kemigisha, a vendor outside Kasese main market, says the demand for lemon and ginger is now higher compared to May this year. She says most of her customers believe lemons and ginger offer natural protection against coronavirus. "Even right now, I'm just left with a few to sell, people are demanding for lemon like never before," Kemigisha said. Annet Masiika, a vendor in Mawa market in Nyamwamba division sells a small piece of lemon at Shs 500. She says prior to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, only a handful of vendors were selling lemons because of low demand. She, however, says this has suddenly changed because of increased demand for the lemons. Shafik Bitaijukae, a fruits vendor in Rwimi town council, says most of his clients demand that he includes a piece of lemon ...
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