Six micro projects relating to beekeeping will be carried out in the KENFAP’s Area branches of Kakamega, Machakos, Nandi, Kuria, Tharaka and West Pokot.
Beekeeping for honey production has been a tradition among the farmers in the Machakos, Kakamega, Nandi, Kuria,Tharaka and West Pokot Area Branches. It provides a good viable option in the areas where agricultural production is low and where traditionally the areas have been producing good quality and reasonable amount of honey and other bee products. Poor honey extraction and uncoordinated marketing are some of the reasons why honey production has remained low though it has a potential for expansion.
The introduction of modern extraction methods of honey, and marketing methods, in both beekeeping and honey production will definitely spur growth of the several enterprises which will be set up with these projects. The modern langstroth hives are the most recommended for modern honey production.
The farmers lack capacities to add value to their products hence incur losses and earn low income from sale of raw products. Therefore these projects will combine a new style of honey production with training to the farmers in order to increase their profits.

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