This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.
Kenya's honey production has been lagging behind, with over 80% of the country's honey being imported from Tanzania. However, the country has a huge potential for beekeeping, with favorable climatic conditions similar to those of leading honey producers in Africa.
According to Savannah Honey, a Kenyan social enterprise that has been empowering interested beekeepers for the last seven years, the country's flora leaks every flowering season with over 80% untapped nectar. This presents a unique opportunity for farmers to generate good money year-round and change their lifestyle.
With the global demand for honey increasing, Kenya can capitalize on this market. Savannah Honey has recruited over 4,000 farmers in East Africa and has recently launched a new program targeting 7,000 who may not necessarily have time or land for beekeeping but are interested in making money from modern beekeeping.
The Langstroth beehive, used by Savannah Honey, is a multi-layered structure that encourages bees to build their hives in an orderly fashion, making it easy for beekeepers to harvest honey. The frames are designed to separate honeycombs as bees attach them to adjacent frames, making it easier for beekeepers to manage the bees and honey collection effortlessly.
Through this program, interested clients can purchase beekeeping equipment and have Savannah Honey manage the apiaries and the entire enterprise for them. The company will buy the honey after the harvest, providing a lucrative opportunity for farmers to earn millions from their idle land.
For more information, contact Savannah Honey today at +254 721965337 or visit their website at www.savannahhoney.co.ke.
