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 Drone’s: What Happens After Mating
Why do drones die after mating? Follow the queen’s single flight through the sky, and see what happens next in the hive, in plain, clear detail
Is Your Colony Healthy? Here are 7 Quick Signs to Look at
Not sure if your bees are doing well? Use this easy 7-point checklist at every inspection, and learn what to look, listen and smell for.
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.
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
Protecting Your Apiary: Practical Ways to Control Ants, Honey Badgers and Other Hive Predators
A single night of raiding by honey badgers or ants can undo months of work. This guide explains how African beekeepers can protect their hives using raised stands, hanging wires, oil barriers, fencing and smart site selection, with practical, low-cost methods that work in the field.
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.
Beekeeping as a Business: What Separates a Hobby From an Investment
eekeeping can be more than a hobby. Learn what separates a small apiary from a commercial enterprise, from colony management and production costs to value addition, quality control and market access.
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.
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
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.