Bee-Keeping Coupled with Conservation Efforts in Mt. Kenya region
The bee-keeping project is designed to enhance conservation efforts by community members as well as to provide an avenue for generating income through the production and marketing of honey. Bee-hives owned by the farmers will be placed along the forest edge. The farmers are expected to work with the authorities in monitoring illegal activities within the forest and reporting them. HoneyCare Africa, a private company, will train the farmers, provide them with bee-suits, collect the honey, pay for it and market it.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Christain Community Services-Mount Kenya East
Country:
Kenya
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 4,167.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
KEN/UNF/01/05
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
Bee-Keeping has traditionally been a male-dominated activity. However, the langstroth hives, which will be used in this project, are a lot more user friendly. Women will therefore be strongly encouraged to participate in the project.
Capacity - Building Component
Farmers selected to participate in the bee-keeping project will undergo a training programme organised by HoneyCare Africa; a private company focused on honey production, processing and marketing.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Nancy Chege
Phone:
(254-20) 7624473
Fax:
(254-20) 621076
Email:
Ms. Eunice Mwaura
Email:
Address
UNDP, P.O. Box 30218
Nairobi, 00100
Nairobi, 00100
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