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. 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.
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