This course is designed to equip intermediate-level beekeepers in Kenya with practical knowledge on hive management, honey harvesting, value addition, and business skills. By the end of the training, participants will have the skills to manage multiple hives, produce high-quality honey, and market their products effectively.
Course Features
- Lectures 3
- Quizzes 3
- Duration 13 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 1578
- Assessments Yes
- 6 Sections
- 3 Lessons
- 13 Hours
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- Introduction to Beekeeping in KenyaLearning Outcomes: Understand importance of bees; Identify bee species in Kenya; Appreciate benefits of beekeeping.6
- 1.11.1 Importance of Bees 1. Bees are nature’s tiny farmers – they pollinate crops like mango, avocado, sunflower, beans, and vegetables. 2. Without bees, food production drops. Example: sunflower yields can increase by up to 50% with good pollination. 3. Products from bees: honey, wax, propolis, pollen, royal jelly, venom.
- 1.21.2 Common Bee Species in Kenya 1. Apis mellifera scutellata (African honeybee): aggressive but highly productive. 2. Differences from European bees: African bees abscond easily when disturbed, so hive management must be careful.
- 1.31.3 Why Beekeeping in Kenya? 1. Low investment (no need for land ownership – hives can hang on trees). 2. Little competition for resources. 3. Works well with other farming activities. 4. Kenya produces ~25,000 tons of honey yearly but still imports more – meaning the market is wide open! 💡 Example: A farmer in Kitui with 50 Langstroth hives can produce 500–700 kg honey annually, earning KES 200,000–350,000.
- 1.4Which crops in your area could benefit from bees?0 Questions
- 1.5Which bee species is common in Kenya?0 Questions
- 1.6Name two products from bees apart from honey.0 Questions
- Hive Types & Optimal SizesLearning Outcomes: Differentiate hive types; Choose suitable hive.0
- Bee Management PracticesLearning Outcomes: Learn to attract colonies; Maintain healthy colonies.0
- Harvesting & Processing HoneyLearning Outcomes: Harvest ripe honey; Process hygienically.0
- Value AdditionLearning Outcomes: Explore honey & wax products; Learn branding & packaging.0
- Marketing & Business SkillsLearning Outcomes: Understand honey markets; Learn pricing & record keeping.0
