The County Government of Uasin Gishu, through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action Program (FLLoCA), has distributed 170 modern beehives and 17 complete honey harvesting kits to farmers in Ainabkoi Sub-County, in a move aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods and climate-smart agriculture.
The farmers also underwent intensive training by livestock officers who are experts in apiculture, equipping them with the skills needed to make beekeeping a profitable venture.
Speaking during the distribution, Mercy Kemboi, the Climate Change Unit Officer in charge of Ainabkoi, noted that beekeeping offers an attractive source of income without demanding constant care.
“Bee farming can be done alongside other agricultural activities. Once set up, the bees largely take care of themselves while providing farmers with honey, wax, and other products that fetch good prices in the market,” said Ms. Kemboi.
Her sentiments were echoed by Eng. Christopher Mbevi, Climate Change Unit Officer, who highlighted the county’s wider commitment to beekeeping across all sub-counties.
“We have distributed beehives to several sub-counties and now encourage farmers to form beekeepers’ cooperatives. This will enable large-scale production, proper packaging, branding, and selling to major supermarkets,” said Eng. Mbevi.
Who benefited from beehives and honey harvesting kits in Ainabkoi?
The beneficiaries, among them members of the Techgaa Women Group, expressed optimism about the economic potential of their new venture. Chairlady Rosa Ngetich revealed that the group plans to take their honey beyond local markets.
“We want to package and brand our honey professionally and sell it not just in Uasin Gishu, but across the country and beyond,” she said.
The initiative aligns with FLLoCA’s mission of empowering communities to adapt to climate change through innovative, locally-driven solutions that also enhance household incomes.
With honey in high demand both locally and internationally, Ainabkoi farmers are now buzzing with excitement—ready to turn sweet golden drops into sustainable livelihoods.
