Guest Asengo Fill Kevins, a trained professional chef, shares her experience of turning to selling secondhand clothes due to financial struggles. The podcast explores the challenges of starting a business in this industry and delves into the process of growing and selling cotton in a village. It also highlights the risks and problematic nature of the second-hand clothing industry, while exploring potential solutions.
The secondhand clothing trade in Kampala serves as a survival tactic for individuals facing economic challenges.
The podcast highlights the resourcefulness and creativity required to succeed in the highly competitive secondhand clothing industry in Uganda.
Deep dives
Taking a critical look at Uganda's textile industry and the impact of secondhand clothes
This podcast episode explores the textile industry in Uganda and the effects of the secondhand clothing market. It questions whether secondhand clothing is truly beneficial or if it perpetuates colonialism and control. The episode highlights the decline of Uganda's textile industry in the 1970s and the introduction of secondhand clothes as charity in the 1980s. It also explores the resourcefulness of individuals who navigate this industry and the economic fragility it creates.
The journey from urban to rural areas and the impact of secondhand clothing
The podcast delves into the difference between urban and rural areas in terms of access to secondhand clothing. It examines the challenges faced by individuals living in rural areas and explores how they engage with the clothing industry. The episode also sheds light on the story of Kevin Filzer-Sengo, a professional chef who turned to selling secondhand clothes to support her family. Her experience demonstrates the resourcefulness and creativity required to succeed in this industry.
The frustration of relying on secondhand clothing and the pervasiveness of the market
The podcast discusses the frustrations surrounding the reliance on secondhand clothing and the limited options for individuals in Uganda. It highlights the lack of diversity in the market, with secondhand clothes being the dominant choice for many people. The episode also emphasizes the pervasive nature of the secondhand clothing market, extending beyond just shirts and trousers to include bed sheets, indicating the extensive presence and demand for secondhand items in Uganda.
In Kampala creativity is a survival tactic and the second-hand clothing trade is one of the few outlets. In this episode, Bobby & Nikissi have a candid conversation with trained professional chef Asengo Fill Kevins. She chronicles how the economic conditions of the time pushed her into selling second-hand clothes to make ends meet. Operating between Kampala and her home village in Tororo (200kms away) she used creativity and ingenuity to make it in this highly competitive and vulnerable business.
This episode was produced by Lesedi Oluko Moche with help from Patience Katushabe who is also the project manager. Directed by Nikissi Serumaga. Written by Nikissi Serumaga & Lesedi Oluko Moche with co-writer Bobby Kolade. Sound engineering & design by Ssozi Joseph. Engage with us on Twitter, Instagram, and our website: www.theduuka.com/vintage-or-violence/
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