Archives for Bee Farming
The 2026 Beekeeping Calendar for Kenya: When to Harvest and Feed
The best months for honey harvesting in Kenya are May-June after the long rains and December following the short rains. Dry months require supplemental feeding and water, while rainy seasons…
Bee Venom Farming in Kenya: How Savannah Honey Taps Into Sh70 Billion Global Market
Bee Venom Farming in Kenya: How Savannah Honey Is Tapping Into the Sh70 Billion Global Market A quiet revolution is taking place in Kenyan beekeeping. On February 18, 2026, Savannah…
Turkana Bee Farmers Receive 100 Beehives from State to Boost Honey Production
Bee farmers in Turkana Central and Loima subcounties have received 100 beehives from the State Department for Livestock Development in a bid to boost apiculture in the county. Deputy Governor…
Bee Farming in Kenya: 2026 Profit Guide, Costs and Step by Step Success
Bee farming in Kenya is one of the most sustainable and profitable agricultural ventures in the country. With growing global and local demand for pure honey and other bee products,…
Profitable Beekeeping: How Farmers Earn from Savannah Honeyโs Contractual Beekeeping Model
Beekeeping in our society today has evolved and it has become a major source of income, improving the livelihood of people. Savannah honey, the winner of the National Business Leadership…
From Pigeon Peas to Honey: Why Farmers in Kitui Kenya Are Turning to Beekeeping
August marks the peak of the pigeon pea harvesting season in Kitui County, but in the sleepy village of Mukuanima, Elizabeth Munywoki has little to show for her efforts. Elizabeth…
Stingless Bees and Their Vital Role in Ecosystems and Agriculture: The Unsung Heroes of Kenya:
Stingless bees are Kenya's unsung heroes, playing a key role in pollination, biodiversity, and agriculture. Explore their ecological importance, economic value, and how we can protect them for a sustainable…
Study: The Role of Water Supplementation in Reducing Honeybee Colony Loss in Kenya
Climate change is causing a 36% loss in honeybee colonies in Kenya, but water supplementation can reduce this decline by 10%. Discover how beekeepers are adapting to protect their hives…
Kenyan Farmers Encouraged to Embrace Beekeeping Amid Rising Honey Prices
As demand for honey in the country continues to rise due to its wide usage as food, medicine and the manufacture of beauty products, Kenyans have been urged to adopt…
Bee Venom Farming – A Golden Opportunity for Kenyan Farmers
Bee venom, often referred to as apitoxin, is a powerful substance of honeybees. Although it's known for its role in defensive mechanisms, this venom holds untapped potential that extends beyond…