This archive report was first published on 3 July 2020.
Kenya's Honey Gold Rush ¶
Did you know that bee venom is seven times more costly than gold? A gram of bee venom costs KSh. 8,000, while a kilo of royal jelly fetches KSh. 42,000. The demand for honey is increasing globally, with a kilo retailing at KSh. 600 in Kenya.
With the right approach, beekeeping in Kenya can be a lucrative venture. Savannah Honey, a Kenyan social enterprise, has been empowering interested beekeepers for seven years through training, apiary management, and market access.
Published on July 3, 2020, Savannah Honey's services include:
- Installation of Langstroth beehives and delivery
- Colony division and monthly technical support
- Market access for honey, royal jelly, propolis, bee venom, and bee pollen
Kenya's climate is ideal for beekeeping, with over 80% of the country's flora untapped nectar. However, poor beekeeping practices have led to a shortage of healthy honey, resulting in imports to meet demand.
According to Paul Kyalo, CEO of Savannah Honey, 'Bee-keeping in Kenya has been practiced traditionally for many years. However, only 20% of the country's honey production potential (estimated at 100,000 metric tonnes) has been tapped.'
Savannah Honey's market observations highlight the potential for beekeeping in Kenya:
- The country lies within the best climatic pattern year-round, ideal for beekeeping
- Farmers are looking for better and affordable ideas, with many idle lands available
- Virgin tracts of land lie idle, flourishing with mature indigenous trees with class (A) nectar
- Honey yields are low on traditional hives compared to modern Langstroth beehives, which also produce healthy honey
Why invest with Savannah Honey?
They offer a 6-year contract, providing training on modern beekeeping, provision of Langstroth beehives and equipment, apiary management, colony division, technical support, and market access for honey.
Get in touch with Savannah Honey today and start making money from honey farming:
+254 721965337
