Beekeeping In Kenya
Low land needs, several income streams and a fast payback. See the capital and three-year returns behind a 500-hive apiary in Kenya.
Beekeeping Is a Business: Steps to Consider before Starting
Good beekeeping income starts with good decisions. See what to settle on site, apiary type, buyers and hive numbers before you invest, with the bee venom maths.
The Honey Business in Kenya: Start Small, Grow Steady
Looking for an agribusiness that doesn’t eat up your time? See how 20 hives can grow into a steady honey income in Kenya, and where your buyers are waiting.
Commercial Beekeeping in Kenya: Understand the Business
It is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It is closer to building an apartment block. See how to start, what it costs, what it can earn and what can go wrong.
From Bank Branch to 150 Hives in One Year
A year ago he managed a bank branch. Today he manages 150 hives. See how a 56-year-old Kenyan made the switch and what he learnt along the way.
How to Dry, Store and Handle Bee Venom
Bee venom can be ruined after the harvest. See how to dry, scrape, seal and store it, and what makes buyers turn a batch away
Beeswax Balms, Lip Care and Body Butters: Small-Batch Guide
Beeswax is far more than a by-product. Learn how small beekeepers can turn clean wax into lip balms, body butters and salves, with simple steps and real examples from Kenya, Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Horizon Bee Africa trains beginners, helps beekeepers scale up and buys cleaned beeswax in bulk.
Is Bee Venom Collection a Profitable Business in Kenya?
Bee venom can sell for KES 2,000 to 6,000 per gram, but only volume makes it pay. This guide covers how much venom a colony gives, startup costs, who buys it in Kenya, and the risks beekeepers need to manage before they invest.
Trees and Crops to Grow Around Your Apiary
Well-fed bees stay and produce. See the trees, shrubs and crops to plant around your apiary in Kenya, from quick bloomers to long-term trees
How Often Can You Collect Bee Venom from One Hive?
Collect too often and the colony pays the price. See when to start, why once a week works, how bees recover and how to store venom so it keeps its strength.
Is Investing in Beekeeping Training worth it?
Should you pay for training before you buy a single hive? See what it costs, what it protects, and how it can change the income from 50 hives.
Best Beehives for Beginners in Kenya
Standing in front of three hive designs? Relax. Here is what each costs, what it gives you, and how to pick the one that fits your farm and your plans.