Problems facing Beekeeping in Kenya: Challenges and Solutions Beekeeping is an important industry in Kenya. Honey being a major source of income for many rural communities. Despite its significance, beekeeping in Kenya faces various challenges that hinder its growth and sustainability. This article will delve into the problems facing beekeeping in Kenya and highlight solutions […]
Catcher Box – the ideal tool for luring a bee swarm. As a beekeeper, you understand the importance of attracting and capturing swarms of bees. The swarm box provides a simple solution for attracting and securing bees, making it a must-have tool for any beekeeper. First, locate the swarm and place the nuc box […]
The Complete beginners guide to start beekeeping Beekeeping is the practice of managing and caring for a colony of honey bees, with the goal of producing honey and other bee products, while also promoting the health and well-being of the colony. It can be a rewarding hobby, and also has significant benefits for the […]
What should you know first before starting a beekeeping project in Kenya? To successfully start beekeeping in Kenya, the first step is to learn as much as you can about the bees themselves. Understanding bee biology is crucial for all beginners. Our main advice is for people to do a lot of research. The best […]
Some people get into beekeeping just for the fun of it. While others are looking to make a profit. Honey, beeswax, pollen, and propolis can be harvested from beehives and sold. So, how profitable is beekeeping? And what is the profit to be expected per hive? Beekeeping as a project has many risks, there are […]
Domesticating bees for honey has been done in Kenya since pre-colonial periods. From traditional hives all the way now to KTBH hives. It has been practiced from time immemorial. In older times, bees were kept in log hive which includes traditional beehives. But initially bees before domestication used to nest in the open or semi-enclosed […]
Essential information on the beekeeping equipment every beekeeper needs. There are several beekeeping equipment’s available in the market being sold. however each beekeeper will require different tools. This article seeks to highlight the uses of each in differentiating the essential tool from those that are there to make your work more effective Honey harvesting bee […]
When it comes to hive installations, the beehive stand is simply one of the things that beekeepers don’t really think about as much compared to other beekeeping equipment’s. However, hive stands are important for a variety of reasons Keeping the beehive of wet grounds. Helping the bees keep the hive dry Hive Stands provide beekeepers with comfort […]