Kenya, 7 November 2025 - Beekeeping in Kenya has moved far beyond the old art of harvesting honey. It’s now a story of innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment — and at the center of it all is 'Savannah Honey Limited’, the company redefining what modern apiculture means in Africa.
Recently crowned ‘Kenya’s Best Beekeeping Company at the 'National Business Leadership Awards (NaBLA)', Savannah Honey has positioned itself not just as a supplier, but as a force driving agricultural transformation through technology, training, and trade.
Modern Tools for a Modern Industry
From the buzzing plains of Baringo to the highlands of Nyeri, Savannah Honey’s footprint runs deep. The company leads Kenya’s beekeeping sector with a full range of 'modern beekeeping equipment’ from 'Langstroth hives' and 'smokers' to 'extractors', 'wax foundations', and 'protective suits' designed for African conditions.
Each piece of equipment is built for durability and efficiency, helping farmers maximize yields and maintain quality. Beyond supply, Savannah Honey offers 'installation, training, and ongoing support', creating an ecosystem where both small-scale and commercial beekeepers can thrive.
“Our goal is to make beekeeping both sustainable and profitable,” says one of the company’s trainers. “We don’t just sell equipment; we build capacity.”
Beauty from the Hive
Innovation at Savannah Honey goes beyond honey. The company has built a thriving line of 'natural cosmetics', turning raw bee products into skin-friendly beauty essentials.
Their range includes 'propolis soaps, wax creams, lip balms, royal jelly lotions', and even 'bee venom oils’, a first in Africa. Every product is 100% natural, crafted without synthetic chemicals, and made to nurture both skin and planet.
These beauty lines don’t just appeal to consumers; they create new market avenues for farmers supplying raw materials.
Empowering Farmers Through Knowledge
For Savannah Honey, success begins with knowledge. Through free installation, training, and technical support, the company empowers rural farmers with the skills to manage hives, protect colonies, and maintain quality production.
Their field teams visit farms to offer hands-on mentorship, helping beekeepers in arid and semi-arid regions turn what was once idle land into sustainable income. This combination of “technology and training” has turned hundreds of communities into thriving apiculture hubs.
Fair Markets, Fair Returns
In a sector often limited by unreliable buyers, Savannah Honey has introduced a ‘contract-based model’ that guarantees farmers’ stable markets.
Through five-year contracts, the company buys products at fair and transparent prices:
- Bee pollen – KSh 6,800 per kg
- Propolis – KSh 1,900 per kg
- Royal jelly – KSh 38,000 per kg
- Wax – KSh 700 per kg
- Bee venom – KSh 4,000 per gram
- Honey – KSh 500 per kg
This model builds trust and consistency - farmers can plan, invest, and grow without fear of exploitation or loss.
Health and Apitherapy
Beyond food and cosmetics, Savannah Honey is also pioneering 'apitherapy’ the use of bee products for health and wellness. Its range includes "bee pollen, royal jelly, propolis tinctures, ginger honey, and bee venom honey", each rich in natural compounds with proven benefits.
From immunity boosts to skincare and hormonal balance, the company’s innovations demonstrate how traditional products can meet modern health needs.
Building Prosperity, One Hive at a Time
Beekeeping is proving to be a quiet revolution in Kenya’s rural economy. Savannah Honey’s work in poverty eradication shows how sustainable agriculture can provide opportunities where conventional farming struggles.
By linking farmers to global markets and offering them tools, knowledge, and stable income, the company is helping rewrite the story of rural livelihoods.
An African Vision
Savannah Honey’s ambition doesn’t end at Kenya’s borders. The company collaborates with beekeepers in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, and other African countries sharing expertise, technology, and best practices.
Its long-term goal: an "integrated African honey network", connecting farmers, innovators, and researchers to build a truly continental beekeeping movement.
The Bigger Picture
Savannah Honey is more than a business. It’s a statement that Africa’s agricultural industries can be innovative, profitable, and sustainable at once. By blending traditional knowledge with modern science, it’s showing that even the smallest creature — the bee — can drive the biggest change.
