Using the story of a beekeeper in South Western Uganda, who started with three traditional bee hives ten years ago and now has more than 100 hives of different types, this brochure introduces to the advantages and the basic techniques of beekeeping and honey processing. It gives an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of three different beehives (local woven, top-bar and Langstroth). It gives a detailed description of site selection, population of a hive, honey harvesting and processing. It also summarizes common problems in beekeeping and offers solutions.