Honey is used for treatment of respiratory problems by some communities in Kenya. It is also used as a substitute for sugar. It is readily available in Nairobi since there are people whose job is to sell honey. Although the honey is not very cheap, it is still affordable.
Some individual farmers and community based organizations are involved in apiculture for income generation. They are able to get good prices for the honey because demand is always high due to its nutritional and medicinal values. However, most of the bee farming is small scale. Main challenges faced by the farmers include inadequate skills, knowledge and resources.
Dissemination of knowledge on bee farming and its benefits coupled with economic empowerment of youths and women can be used to promote apiculture as a means of poverty alleviation.
Honey is used for treatment of respiratory problems by some communities in Kenya. It is also used as a substitute for sugar. It is readily available in Nairobi since there are people whose job is to sell honey. Although the honey is not very cheap, it is still affordable.
Some individual farmers and community based organizations are involved in apiculture for income generation. They are able to get good prices for the honey because demand is always high due to its nutritional and medicinal values. However, most of the bee farming is small scale. Main challenges faced by the farmers include inadequate skills, knowledge and resources.
Dissemination of knowledge on bee farming and its benefits coupled with economic empowerment of youths and women can be used to promote apiculture as a means of poverty alleviation.