By Aggrey Twesigye
The Director General of the Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre, Rev. Prof. Florence Muranga, has revealed that the institution is in the final stages of developing banana (matooke)-based nutrition products aimed at improving the health and performance of athletes.
Muranga made the announcement during a breakfast meeting in Kiruhura District ahead of the Tooke Olympic Day Run scheduled for June 20, 2026, in Bushenyi.
Held under the theme “Move, Learn and Discover for Nutrition Care,” the run seeks to support Uganda’s team preparing for the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 while promoting healthy lifestyles and nutrition awareness through sports.
