Women in Kapenguria Constituency, West Pokot County, near the Kapkanyar Forest ecosystem, have received 100 environmentally friendly beehives, thanks to a joint initiative by Perur Rays of Hope and the International Tree Foundation (ITF).
The donation is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable livelihoods for rural women while supporting forest conservation, with women from the Sinenden and Katlal groups receiving the beehives free of charge.
Mildred Ichingwa of Ibees Limited, who trained the women courtesy of Perur Rays of Hope and ITF, said that West Pokot has ideal conditions for beekeeping due to its favourable climate and rich biodiversity.
She highlighted the economic potential of beekeeping, noting that a single hive could yield 15 to 24 kilogrammes of honey per season, with honey fetching between Sh700 and Sh1,000 per kilogram. "Beekeeping is a low-cost, manageable activity that can be easily adopted by the community," she said, adding that the practice also supports forest conservation as bees rely on nectar from trees and flowers.
