REPUBLIC OF KENYA

MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

Telephone: 0202044797/8 Fax:718318 When replying please quote NATIONAL BEEKEEPING STATION OFF NGONG ROAD NEXT TO LENANA SCHOOL P. O. Box 34188-00100 NAIROBI

Ref: NBS/6/XXIII/2

Date: 17th February, 2009

The Chief, Apiculture and Emerging Livestock Division P. O. Box 34188-00100 NAIROBI

RE: ANNUAL REPORT 2008

I wish to forward the stations annual report for the calendar year 2008. Thanks.

R. M. Mbae Officer-In-Charge NATIONAL BEEKEEPING STATION

D I S T R I B U T I O N
Director of Livestock Production Agriculture Secretary Chief, Apiculture & Emerging Livestock Division Chief, Value Addition & Agribusiness Division. Chief, Animal Production Division Chief, Extension Services Division Chief, Training and Manpower Development Chief Range Management Division

L I S T

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development

FIELD
Provincial Directors of Livestock Production District Livestock Production Officers National Beekeeping Station Technical Staff Kilimo Library Hill Plaza Library National Beekeeping Station Library Kenya National Library Egerton University University of Nairobi- Kabete Campus Jomo Kenyatta University Moi University Pwani University College Baraka Agriculture College KARI Director AIC Director Bukura agricultural college Dairy Training Institute

FOREWORD
2 00 8 ANNU AL R EPO RT
The year 2008 was quite busy compared to the previous year. We carried a number of activities that were supported by Livestock & Rural Livelihoods ASAL Based Support Project (ALLPRO). We received many institutions that visited the station on educational tours. The staff at the station participated in various stakeholder forums particularly in exhibitions where various technologies on production, processing and value addition were displayed. Nairobi International Trade Fair was the core exhibition where the station displayed under Ministry of Livestock Development and emerged 3rd overall. Production of beekeeping equipment was low over the year as no budgetary provision was availed. Honey survey and analysis of the samples was carried out and 220 samples were submitted. The performance in terms of honey quality was good and it is only fair to say most of honey in the market has considerably improved in quality over the years. Let me thank all the staff at the station for their devotion and ensuring this report is produced in time. I wish to extend my appreciation to Mr. A.K. Biwott and M/s Rukiya Mohamed for their effort in typesetting and production of this annual report.

R. M. Mbae Officer-In-Charge

NATIONAL BEEKEEPING STATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
D IS T RI BU T IO N L I S T FOREWORD T A B L E O F C O N T E NT S 1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8

2 3 4 6

PERSONNEL

STAFF POSITIONS ................................ ................................ ..................... 6 STRENGTH ................................ ................................ ................................ 6 NEW STAFF ................................ ................................ ............................... 6 TRANSFER ................................................................................................ 6 RETIREMENT ................................ ................................ ............................. 6 RESIGNATION ................................ ................................ ........................... 6 STUDY LEAVE ........................................................................................... 6 NBS STAFF DESIGNATION AND DEPLOYMENT DURING 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.0
2.1

PROJECT MONITORING & EVALUATION SECTION

ASAL Based livestock & Rural Livelihood support Project (ALLPRO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.0
3.1

TRAINING AND EXTENSION SECTION

11

FARMERS/ARTISANS TRAINING ................................ ............................. 11

MONTHLY TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 FARMER GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 FIELD FARMER TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3

3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3

3.2
3.2.1

EXTENSION STAFF AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3

INSTITUTIONS TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3

3.3
3.3.1

INTERNAL SEMINARS/SYMPOSIA ................................ ........................... 16

INTERNAL MONTHLY STAFF SEMINAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6

3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8

3.7.1 3.7.2

EXHIBITIONS/DEMONSTRATIONS/FIELD DAYS ................................ ..... 16 SEMINARS,WORKSHOPSRETREATS&SYMPOSIUMHELDOUTSIDETHESTATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 TRAINING OUTSIDE THE STATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 AGRICULTURAL SHOWS ................................ ................................ ......... 18
NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 OTHER SHOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8

3.8 3.9

DOCUMENTATION UNIT ................................ ................................ .......... 19 LIBRARY ................................ ................................ ................................ . 19

4.0
4.1

BEE MANAGEMENT, EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTION SECTION.

21

BEE EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION UNIT ................................ . 21

4.1.2 EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION TREND SINCE 2001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 4.1.3 PRIVATE BEE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUR ERS IN THE COUNTRY ............ 23 4.2
4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3

APIARIES UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3
LENANA (NBS) APIARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 BOTANICAL GARDEN APIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 BALCONY APIARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5

4.2.4 4.2.5

FOREST APIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 BULKING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5

4.2.6 JAMHURI PARK APIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.2.9 NGONG APIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 OLOOSEOS APIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 NAIVASHA TRAPPING ZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6

4.2.10 RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7

4.3 4.4

BEE BOTANY UNIT ................................ ................................ .................. 27 BEE HEALTH AND INVESTIGATION UNIT ................................ ................. 28

5.0

HIVE PRODUCTS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SECTION

5.1
5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3

29

HIVE PRODUCTS QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9

SAMPLE ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9 CONSTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2

5.2
5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5

HIVE PRODUCTS UTILISATION AND APITHERAPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2

APITHERAPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 HONEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 PROPOLIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 POLLEN, BEESWAX, ROYAL JELLY AND BEE VENOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 CONSTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3

5.3
5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.3.8

HONEY PROCESSING AND MARKETING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 HONEY PROCESSED IN THE STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 CONSULTATIONS ON HIVE PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 MARKETING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 PRICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 HONEY MARKET SURVEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 SOME RELIABLE HONEY DEALERS/PACKERS IN KENYA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6 EXPORT AND IMPORT DATA FOR HONEY & BEESWAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7

6.0

SUPPLIES SERVICES
6.1
6.1.1

39

INTRODUCTION ................................ ................................ ....................... 39

GOODS AND SERVICES PROCURED IN THE YEAR 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9

7.0

TRANSPORT SERVICES
7.1

40

THE LIST OF VEHICLES AND OTHER CONDITIONS ................................ ... 40

8.0

ACCOUNTS SECTION
8.1

41

RECOMMENDATIONS ................................ ................................ ............... 42

9.0 10.0

VISITORS GOODS & SERVICES OFFERED AT THE STATION

43 44

1.0
1.1

PERSONNEL
STAFF POSITIONS

T h e s t at i on s s ta ff p os it i o n r e m a in e d a l m os t s i mi l ar to th e pr ev i o us y ear . Mi n i ma l s ta ff m ov e me nt w as r e c or d e d.

1.2

STRENGTH

There were twenty four (24) members of staff, sixteen (16) technical and eight (8) supportive staff.

1.3

NEW STAFF

No new postings to the station occurred.

1.4

TRANSFER

One staff member Mr J. Maganda, transferred to Kilimo house.

1.5

RETIREMENT

No member retired.

1.6

RESIGNATION

No member of staff resigned.

1.7

STUDY LEAVE

One member of staff Mr J.M Muriuki proceeded on study leave to pursue MSc degree at University of Nairobi. Two members, Mr. A.K Biwott and Mr. J.M Mochorwa reported back to work after completing their studies at Kenyatta and Sokoine Universities respectively. Mrs P. Nzano is still on study leave at University of Nairobi.

1.8
NO. 1 2.

NBS STAFF DESIGNATION AND DEPLOYMENT DURING 2008

NAME R. M. Mbae A. K. Biwott P/NO. 86076356 97004427 DESIGNATION SADLP LPO I DEPLOYMENT Officer-In-Charge Head, Project Monitoring & Evaluation

3. 4. 5.

J. M. Muriuki P. B. Okinyi B. N. Wainaina

94004680 97004930 97033230

CLPO LPO I LPO I

On Study leave Head, Training & Extension Head-Quality assurance Hive products &

6.

J. M. Mochorwa

86054388

ALPO II

Head,

Bee

Equipment

&

Investigations 7. 8. R. A. Mohammed (Ms) E. N. Kyengo (Mrs) 78083014 78027995 ALPO I ALPO II Documentation Farmers, Staff &Institutional Training 9. R. J. Yego (Mrs) 81038604 ALPO II Farmers, Staff &Institutional Training 10. 10. 11. 12. A. M. Muchoki (Ms) S. A. Mcligeyo (Mrs) P. N. Nzano (Mrs) Z. W. Ruhi (Ms) 81139248 82028335 85084283 87079797 ALPO II ALPO II ALPO II ALPO II Bee Botany and Health Quality Control On study leave Products Home Economics 14. J. A. Oketch (Ms) 81139167 ALPO II Apiary Management (Ngong and Olooseos) 15. 16. W. W. Mutiso (Ms) C. J. Koech (Ms) 87058937 84099104 SLPA LPA I Apitherapy Apiary Management and Processing,

Marketing, Value addition &

Library services 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. W. N. Nyamweya J. W. Kariuki (Mrs) D. W. Ngugi S. M. Kamunyu B. W. Mwenga 80119669 77053888 79150262 82025777 99006645 Senior driver S.S.M S.C.O Charge hand Short Typist 23. 24. 25. S. N. Kimani J. D. Amolo J.M. Maganda 81115595 79149994 2004003759 Mason II Tailor III Driver III Carpentry Tailoring Driving hand Driving Procurement Accounts Tinsmith Secretarial

2.0

PROJECT MONITORING & EVALUATION SECTION

This section was established in 2008 to address certain vital activities of the station that had not been given prominence before. These include development of project proposals and implementation and coordination of ASAL Based Livestock & Rural Livelihoods Support projects (ALLPRO) activities at the station. Others are preparation of budget estimates, annual reports, handbooks, pamphlets, provision of computer services and their maintenance and serve as the secretariat for the Kenya Beekeepers Association (KBA).

2.1 ASAL Based livestock & Rural Livelihood support Project (ALLPRO)
ALLPRO is a project of the Ministry of Livestock Development with the objective of improving sustainable rural livelihoods and food security through improved livestock productivity, marketing and support for drought management and food security initiatives. It is financed by the African Development Bank, GOK and beneficiaries. The project has a six-year implementation period (July 2004 December 2001). The project areas reflect the major production systems in the ASALS i.e pastoralism and agropastoralism. It covers 22 districts in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya. These were selected based on the level of poverty and potential for success and impact. The districts are Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Moyale, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana, Wajir, West Pokot, Baringo, Ijara, Kajiado, Laikipia, Mbeere, Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, Malindi, Mwingi, Narok, and Taita Taveta. Supported also are livestock centres and stations among which is the National Beekeeping Station (NBS). Project Description The project focuses on four technical components namely; sustainable livestock improvement, animal health, livestock marketing improvement, and drought management and food security initiatives. The latter aims at supporting enhancement of incomes and food security in the ASALS, focusing on support to beekeeping, camel rearing, community based livestock early warning systems and drought mitigation measures, improvement in water supply points, geder sensitization and support activities, and support for demand driven community based participatory initiatives (CBDDIs) National Beekeeping Station project support. NBS was identified as one of the key stations for the implementation of beekeeping projects in conjunction with the identified districts. Support for the station is in farmer and stakeholder trainings, staff training, sponsorship of staff for further studies, establishment of bee bulking sites and colony transfer, rehabilitation of workshop equipment, and supply of chemicals and equipment to the laboratory. 8

Update of beekeeping project carried out by NBS ` The tabulation below is an update of the activities earmarked for implementation by the NBS through the support of ALLPRO.

UPDATE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF BEEKEEPING ACTIVITIES (2004 2008)

Component Equipment Sub- component Laboratory Equipment Laboratory Chemicals Rehabilitation of Equipment Computer and accessory Specialist Services NGO Support for formation of Associations KEBS (Quality control) Unit Lump sum Lump sum Cumulative Target 2004-2008 1 1 Actual achievement Much of the equipment have been delivered Chemicals procured 1 borehole pump replaced 1 computer, 1printer and 1UPS received Nil Nil Remarks The pending equipment include HPLC, AAS and UVVIS Most of the chemicals were delivered; however, supplementation is necessary for a number of chemicals. Workshop machines and tailoring machines require replacement A Laptop, and an LCD Projector required for field trainings KBA and regional based associations require urgent support Routine honey quality surveys and sample analysis should be undertaken. There is also need to review the existing standards for hive products 30 Beekeepers trained in Narok. 30 Beekeepers trained in Taita Training of beekeepers in the project districts should be fasttracked Courses for District SMS are needed since most of these officers lack beekeeping technical know-how TOT and modern Lab analysis procedures for NBS Staff required. Staff from the project Districts require basic Beekeeping training 6 Artisans from 4 Project Districts trained at National Bee Keeping station. More trainings should be facilitated to ensure that improved equipment are easily availed to beekeepers

Lump sum No

1 1

Associatio n Visit

30 34

Training

Beekeepers

Course

20

2 trainings conducted

Refresher training for field staff. Staff Training Initial training for extension staff Farmers/Artisans

Course

Nil

Course Course Course

2 4 35

Nil Nil 1 training held

Diploma Training Msc. Training Honey Processors

Course Course No

3 1 6

3 trainings funded 1 training funded 1 training held

Training aids Bee Bulking Stations

Set No

1 5

Nil 2 sites established

Office Supplies

Lump sum Lump sum

7 7

Equipment Maintenance Library / Documenta tion

3 consignments of assorted supplies received Nil

Set

1 set (28 books, 3 DvDs, 3 tables and 6 chairs received)

I officer from NBS and 2 from the field are undertaking the training in Tanzania 1 officer from NBS is currently undertaking a Msc course at a local university 14 Honey Processors from 12 Project Districts attended training in Mwingi. The rest of the trainings should be facilitated. Urgently required for field training Lenana and Taita bulking sites are complete and partially operational. Others in Garissa , Laikipia and Kajiado not yet established Printer cartridges, photocopying papers, flip charts etc have been received on a regular basis. Laboratory, Workshop, Tailoring, water pumps, computers e.t.c. require routine maintenance The rest of the requirements need to be procured urgently in order to make the Library fully operational

Constraints facing the project There is lengthy and cumbersome procurement process resulting in delayed delivery of equipment and other stores. Some laboratory equipment are yet to be delivered though the orders were made over a year ago. Tedious and slow imprest application and acquisition procedures are common. There are just too many procedures to be followed before funds for implementing activities are released. A lot of valuable time is wasted chasing imprests! Delays by the PCU approving/facilitating beekeeping work plans have hampered faster projects implementation. The station has no reliable vehicle to carry out field activities. Recommedation 1. 2. 3. It is recommended that AIEs on the project be issued directly to the Officer-in-Charge, National Bee Keeping Station. A reliable vehicle be availed to enable officers carry out the various activities earmarked for the station Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) to fast track implementation of beekeeping activities by National Beekeeping Station. A lot of work is still pending particularly trainings of farmers, staff, artisans support for NGOs formation.

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3.0

TRAINING AND EXTENSION SECTION

The section has the mandate of planning and coordinating training and extension services offered by the station. The target clientele include farmers, artisans engaged in making bee equipments, honey parkers, extension service providers, schools and other institutions. Monthly courses, field days, exhibitions, agricultural shows, seminars, work shops correspondents, telephone and interpersonal conversations are some of the styles, methods and avenues used as channels for disseminating extension packages. The year under review was a busy one as demand in apicultural products continued gaining momentum among the general public.

3.1 FARMERS/ARTISANS TRAINING

3.1.1 MONTHLY TRAINING
The one week course continued to thrive and the station managed to train 115participants. Use of visual warden aid and power points presentation made the course more effective. In general the participants were out to explore much on technologies involved in beekeeping industry and more so, on how to get started. The topics covered during the training sessions are as follows: 1. Introduction to Beekeeping 2. Honeybee Castes Theory/Practicals Theory/Practicals Theory/Practicals Theory/Practicals Theory

3. Beekeeping equipment 4. Apiary Siting 5. Honeybee Plants 6. Honeybee Behaviour 7. Honeybee Colony Management 8. Honey harvesting 9. Honey and Beeswax Processing 10. Hive Products Marketing 11. Hive Products Utilisation and Apitherapy 12. Beekeeping Video Shows 13. Course Evaluation

Theory/Practicals Practicals Practicals Theory/Practicals Theory/Practicals

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During the year under review, a total of 115 farmers were trained during the monthly courses as indicated in the table below:MONTH 11th - 15th February 2008 31st-March - 4th April 2008 21st 25th April 2008 12th 16th May 2008 14th 18th July 2008 11th 15th August 2008 27th 31st October 2008 17th 21st November 2008 15th 19th December 2008 TOTAL NO. OF FARMERS IN 14 8 14 14 25 9 18 5 10 115

ATTENDANCE

3.1.2 FARMER GROUPS

Organised groups of farmers visited the station on a one day tour. The purpose of the visits was to get an exposure of the activities carried out by the Station. Areas covered included: The Wood Workshop and Equipment Design and Development. Technology Developments. The Honeybee Colony Management alongside Apiary Siting and Management. Hive Product and Quality Honey and Beeswax Processing.

The schedule of tour is summarised below DATE 19.6.2008 17.7.2008 25.7.2008 Total NO. OF FARMERS 14 17 50 81 DISTRICT Embu KIRDI Various locations

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3.1.3 FIELD FARMER TRAINING

The station carried out field farmers training. This was done in collaboration with ADB programs... These were as follows: DATE VENUE OF TRAINING NO ATTENDED

8th -11th December 2008

Mwatate PAMCEFA, Taita district

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14th

16th April 2008

Mwingi District - Honey Refineries managers, operators and processors

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3.2

EXTENSION STAFF AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TRAINING

The Year 2008 recorded a higher number of institutions and extension field that trained at the National Bee keeping station and this is an indication that apiculture industry on an upward growth.

3.2.1

INSTITUTIONS TRAINING

The institution that benefited from programmes offered at the station were extension field staff, primary, secondary schools, tertiary institutions, universities, religious groups and non-governmental institutions (NGOS). Students on attachments also benefited from the training. Duration of training varied from one day tour to one week. Primary & Secondary Schools A good number of students and their teachers from various schools underwent training to gain more knowledge on bee farming. Topics covered were in line with curriculum as below 1. Honeybee Castes and their Role in the Colony. 2. Apiary Siting and Hive Placement Patterns 3. Colony Management 4. Beekeeping equipment and their uses. 5. Workshop tools/machines & their functions. 6. Plants of economic importance to the honey bees 7. Hive products harvesting, processing and utilization 8. Video shows on Bee Keeping 13

The schools that visited the Station during the year under review were as listed below:1. Cider Groove Academy 2. Vineyard School 3. St.Charles Secondary School 4. Ngara Primary School (ii) Tertiary Institutions (Colleges & Universities) 5. Ruiru East School 6. Parklands Secondary School 7. Mary Leakey Girls School

These institutions too benefited from training programs. The topics covered during the session were as below: Economic importance of beekeeping Honeybee Races and their distribution Beekeeping and its economic importance Honeybee caste and Biology Honeybee Behaviour Bee Botany Beekeeping Equipment Honeybee Colony Management Hive Products Utilisation, Marketing & Apitherapy Hive products chemistry & Quality control. Video Shows

In 2008, the beneficiaries were as below:INSTITUTION 1. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and NO OF PARTICIPANTS 50 women

Technology (Strengthening the capacity of grassroots women for social economic development

2. University of Nairobi, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 3. Thika Institute of Technology

15

60

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4. AHITI Ndomba 5. AHITI Kabete 6. AHITI Nyahururu 7. University of Nairobi, Department of Animal Production 8. S.I.T.E Staff iii) Field Extension Staff

180 60 77 15 -

A total of 26 technical field extension staff was trained. The course programme covered the following major topics: Economic importance of bee farming. Honey bee taxonomy, races and their distribution. Honey bee biology & behaviour Bee botany. Bee-farming record keeping. Hive products processing and value addition Hive products utilization and apitherapy. Quality control and Standardization Projects

The trainees were drawn from various districts as indicated below:DISTRICT 1. Tharaka 2. Meru South 3. Mbeere 4. Embu 15 NO OF PARTICIPANTS 3 3 4 4

5. Imenti North 6. Imenti South 7. Tigania 8. Homa Bay 9. KIRDI Staff

2 2 1 3 4

3.3 INTERNAL SEMINARS/SYMPOSIA

3.3.1 INTERNAL MONTHLY STAFF SEMINAR

Internal seminars have been hailed as a forum where technical staff at the station meets to exchange ideas. This is conducted through presentation of research papers and other topical issues on apiculture. Socio-economic and other crosscutting issues are also discussed. During the Year under review some relevant apicultural topics were presented
DATE DATE(s)
29th April 2008

TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED
National Policy Beekeeping

PRESENTER
Robin Mbae

REMARKS
The paper elaborated on the national

beekeeping policy. Jared Mochorwa The paper elaborated on the Tanzanian beekeeping industry Okinyi Blaise The paper elaborated on beekeeping

4th November, 2008 4th November, 2008

Tanzanian Beekeeping Experience Beekeeping for Poverty alleviation

practices across Europe as experienced by the author

4th November, 2008

Beekeeping in Israel and Southern Sudan

Winnie Mutiso

Paper highlighted beekeeping experiences in these countries

3.4

EXHIBITIONS/DEMONSTRATIONS/FIELD DAYS

Most of these activities are held outside the station and are therefore developed as a collaborative effort with other stakeholders. During the Year under review, the station participated in a number of activities as listed below. 16

DATE
18th 22nd Feb 2008 23rd -24th May 2008

ACTIVITY AND VENUE

Public Service week at KICC EAEN exhibition at AMREF

REMARKS
A week long exhibition to promote public service Exhibition of beekeeping technologies for

environmental sustainability 27TH May 2008 A field day at Dagoreti, Nairobi West district 12TH September 2008 A field day at Ngong Agricultural Training Centre (Ngong vet) 16th October 2008 World food day at Jamhuri ParkNairobi

Provincial stake holders field day

Field days on milk quality and Kilimo Biashara Field Day To show case our sectors role in hunger alleviation.

3.5 SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS RETREATS & SYMPOSIUM HELD OUTSIDE THESTATION

The Station participated in several activities in 2008. DATE
8th 9th March 2008 July 2008 August 2008 November 2008 October 2008

VENUE
KARI Katumani - Machakos Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha Nairobi

REMARKS
Animal Production Society of Kenya (APSK) Annual Scientific Symposium Beekeeping Policy Workshop Project Proposal Workshop KARI Kiboko Workshop on Dryland Beefarming Project Nairobi Show Post-mortem by Ministerial Show Committee

3.6 INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT

The Station once again played host to one student under industrial attachment. Details are as shown below: Name Asirigwa, M. Gladys Institution Pwani University College, P. O. Box 195, KILIFI Duration 5TH May 27th June, 2008

3.7 TRAINING OUTSIDE THE STATION

These included the following: 17

Mwingi ADB Training Taita ADB Training

3.8 AGRICULTURAL SHOWS

Agricultural shows play a pivotal role in serving as a forum for exchange of information between people of all walks of life. During the Year under review the station actively participated in the shows, especially the Nairobi International Trade Fair

3.7.1 NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR

The Station staged striking display during this event and scooped 3rd position overall in the class of small Local manufactures stand. The show was held on 29th September -5th October, 2008. The theme of the show was. EMPOWERING PEOPLE THROUGH GROWTH IN AGRIBUSSINESS At the bee keeping stand, theme interpretation read BEEKEEPING EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO GROW IN AGRIBUSINESS The stand was arranged according to various sections as follows: Model. Bee equipment. Bee plants and Pollution Bee Colony Management. Honey processing. Beeswax processing. Quality assurance. Marketing. Apitherapy Utilization Products presentation Sales Apiary Management Information Agribusiness Upper Stand (Production)

3.7.2

OTHER SHOWS

Other shows attended included Mombasa and Embu

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3.8

DOCUMENTATION UNIT

The main activities undertaken by the unit in the year included: Preparation of the Stations Annual Report for 2007 Publication of the Nyuki Newsletter 2007 Organisation of internal staff seminars. Compilation of training materials for farmers and other stakeholders

The officer also trained farmers and extension field staff at the Station and was involved in siting a beekeeping training and demonstration apiary in Siaya District, Wagwer Division.

3.9

LIBRARY

Locally acquired publications were: Biological control of the greater wax moth (Galleria Mellon Ella Nactudae) by using Bacillus

thuringensis certan) in actual bee hive situation in Kenya Research proposal.

Annual Animal Production Society of Kenya Scientific Symposium-8th -10th March, 2006 Isiolo. National Beekeeping Station Annual Report 2007 Nyuki Newsletter Mifugo Newsletter. Samaki Newsletter Local Daily Newspapers.

Foreign magazines included: D +C Network- Rural Women Magazine Tropicultura Bees for Development

The station received a donation of the following copies of books: 19

No. 1.

TITLE. Clean, naturally. Recipes for body home and spirit 2. 3. Natural soap making. The complete soap maker(Tips, techniques and recipes for luxurious hand made soaps 4. The soap makers companion- A comprehensive Guide with recipes techniques and know how 5. Grafting soap at home

AUTHOR(S) Sandy Maine

Marie Browning Norma Coney

Susan Miller Catritch

edited by Camilla Crichton

Booklets include: Managing Varroa. Tropilaelaps: Parasitic Mites of Honey bees. Four Brood Diseases of Honeybees: Recognition and Control The Small Hive Beetle (A serious new threat to European apiculture).

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4.0 BEE MANAGEMENT, EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTION SECTION.

4.1 BEE EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION UNIT

The primary function for the unit is to produce various bee equipment for distribution to bee farmers. The unit also is in charge of training artisans and under takes survey country wide to ensure the production of standard bee equipment by artisans trained from the NBS workshop. However, during the year under review there were many challenges since the section continued to experience shortage in procurement of raw materials necessary to produce the bee equipment and thus subsequently led to low production and supply of the said products to the consumers and other stakeholders. The buyers sought help from private manufacturers as an alternative although at higher prices. The table below shows the bee equipment produced at the station and their prices during the year under review; NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ITEM Kenya Top bar hive Langstroth hive Catcher box Feeder box Queen Excluder Bee brush Bee smoker Hive tool Coverall Bee veil Pair of Gloves PRODUCTION (Nos) 61 16 Nil 5 13 85 47 10 15 9 18 PRICE PER UNIT(Ksh) 3000.00 4500.00 800.00 200.00 150.00 50.00 750.00 100.00 1900.00 500.00 600.00

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4.1.2
NO 1

EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION TREND SINCE 2001

ITEM 2008 61 2007 29 2006 31 2005 33 2004 88 2003 251 2002 380 2001 399

Kenya Top bar hive (KTBH)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Langstroth hive Catcher box Feeder box Observation hive Queen Excluder Smoker Hive tool Bee brush Coverall Veil Pair of gloves Wax bog Straining cloth

16 5 13 15 9 18 -

7 14 26 NIL 43 62 4 99 33 33 33 -

7 9 3 NIL 5 63 108 22 42 42 42 -

6 18 23 25 43 74 82 24 24 24 24 10

46 38 99 47 56 90 145 51 51 51 -

41 59 78 27 102 61 79 119 125 108 -

21 46 53 61 123 40 191 119 135 152 10 -

9 8 16 9 41 33 46 123 116 122 -

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4.1.3 PRIVATE BEE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS IN THE COUNTRY

NAME Tenwek Community Development Workshop Ngarua Technical Institute Ngando Bee Supplies Centre Baraka Agricultural College ADDRESS Box 39, Tenewek-Bomet Ngarua Division, Laikipia Thika District 0721431462 P.O. Box 52, Molo Tel.0254-51721091 Honey Care Africa Gatanza Enterprises African Beekeepers Limited Box 24487, Nairobi Tel.02574448 Box 20548 Nairobi, Tel.0722757598 Nairobi, Industrial Area Box 3752-00506, Nairobi, Tel.0722700226 Christian Intermediate Training Centre Kamunje Enterprise Ken Honey Products P.O. Kapsabet. TeL.0720974651 P. O. Ongata Rongai Tel. 0722897961

4.2

APIARIES UNIT

This unit is charged with management of all the stations apiaries including out station ones at Ngong, Naivasha and Olooseos apiaries. .

4.2.1

LENANA (NBS) APIARIES

Lenana apiaries comprises of: Botanical Garden Apiary 23

 Forest Apiary Balcony Apiary (Office Roof top) Bulking Apiary. (Adjacent to the Forest Apiary) The activities that were carried out in the year mainly cover the managerial aspects of beekeeping. The routine work included: hive inspection, honey harvesting, clearing of apiaries, cleaning of hives, stocking empty hives and colony division. Below is a table showing the strength of the Lenana apiaries. Apiary KTBH Langstroth Stone Hive (Local innovation)
Occupied unoccupied Occupied unoccupied Occupied unoccupied Occupied unoccupied

Mud Hive

Total

Botanical Garden Balcony Forest

11

4 3

1 7 9

2 3

7 7

1 1

7 4 15 37

Bulking unit 1 Total

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4.2.2

BOTANICAL GARDEN APIARY

The colonies here had no problems with pest attack and so their performance this time round was fair. There were at least 6 strong colonies out of 9. However, honey production was lower than the previous year. This was due to the little rainfall received. Honey harvested in all was about 75 kg. We also pruned the bee plants which had over grown. The apiary continued to be an important area to those who visit the station as it is accessible. Labelling of hives has enabled us to improve the performance of each colony. Repairing of the mud hive was done. There was no absconding in this apiary. NB The 2 sting less bee colonies from Western Province were kept in this apiary - 1 absconded. 24

4.2.3

BALCONY APIARY

There were 4 colonies at the beginning of the year but one absconded leaving Three colonies in place. Natural occupation occurs here and this has been attributed to the height of the building. Initially there were a lot of dead bees on the floor but situation came back to normal.

4.2.4

FOREST APIARY

This is a training apiary where trainees under take their practicals. At the beginning of the year the colonies where performing well. But towards the end of the year these bee colonies were attacked by wax moth. There were indications of weakness and so we started feeding them. Natural occupation is low and the only way to stock empty hives is through division or getting colonies from else where. Ventilation in the bee house has improved as a wire mesh was fixed on the upper part of the wall. Two colonies absconded from the bee house.

4.2.5 BULKING UNIT

The performance of bee colonies in this apiary has not been good especially those that were carried from Naivasha. Investigation is underway to ascertain why this failure. At the beginning of the year, the colony in the stone hive was performing well before absconding. Feeding of these bee colonies was necessary and about nine kg of sugar was used.

4.2.6 JAMHURI PARK APIARY

A bee house and bee shed are the structures in this apiary. There are 3 hives in the bee house and 1 mud hive under the shed. This apiary is used as a demonstration apiary during the annual Nairobi International Trade Fair (Agricultural Show) held at the Jamhuri Show ground.

4.2.7

NGONG APIARY

The apiary is situated at the Ngong FTC Farm on the lower part of the Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) demonstration plots. It is used as a training or demonstration facility for AHITI students on practicals, secondary and primary schools on educational tours and farmers field days. 4.2.7.1 Hive Condition The apiary has a total of 21 hives. Some are old and need replacement. Others have been attacked by waxmoth.
NO.
1

HIVE TYPE
KTBH

OCCUPIED
5

UNOCCUPIED
4

TOTAL
9

REMARKS
2 attacked by waxmoth and 2 are old

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LANGSTROTH

11

2 Infested by waxmoth and 1 absconded

TRADITIONAL LOG HIVE

Only for display

TOTAL

13

21

4.2.7.2

Foraging condition

The bees mainly foraged from plants like maize, citrus fruit, beans, key-apple, eucalyptus, grevillea, calliandra, Senna spectabilis, Osmium spp. and other shrubs. 4.2.7.3 Division and Feeding

There were two divisions made from strong colonies to increase the number or to prevent bees from swarming. These colonies were then fed using sugar syrup to increase the population in order to fend for them. 4.2.7.4 Harvesting

Honey was harvested two times .The production was not all that good but a total of 86 kg of unprocessed honey was harvested and handed over to the relevant section for processing.

4.2.8

OLOOSEOS APIARY

No visit was carried out to the above apiary. Plans are underway to put the management under the local primary school since it difficult to manage it from here. The last time a visit was made the headmaster was not available so the matter was not concluded.

4.2.9

NAIVASHA TRAPPING ZONE

Naivasha trapping zone is one unique area within the country where there is abundance of bee swarms. It has been used as a source of bees over the years for stocking empty hives. The area lies within the expansive land belonging to KARI Naivasha and enjoys the natural habitat extending to Lake Naivasha. A lot of wild game is also found within the same habitat. During the year under review, many catcher boxes were hanged and after being occupied translocated to various parts of the country. Some of the places which benefited from the source included farmers, government demonstration centres and the National Beekeeping Station bulking site. Plans are underway to set up a training apiary in Naivasha. A site has already been identified and work should start as soon as the funds are

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available. Other activities which were carried out in Naivasha included cleaning of the catcher boxes, inspection of the hives which are yet to be translocated to the new site once it is set up.

4.2.10

RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

There is need for further rehabilitation of both Ngong and Olooseos apiaries because they will in future be the best for carrying out research, training and demonstrations. addressed since it has become a threat to the section. The problem of waxmoth also needs to be

4.3 BEE BOTANY UNIT

The unit continued to nurture the tree nursery at the National Beekeeping Station. boosted by the dried/mounted bee plants in the herbarium room. The bee plants are ordinary vegetations that are picked up due to their benefits to the bees and people such as nectar, pollen, propolis among others. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SCIENTIFIC NAME Dovyalis caffra COMMON NAME Kei-apple Sunflower Orange Guava Avocado Silky oak Passion fruit Hook thorn Croton Eucalyptus Lemon Mango 27 USES Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen The nursery helps interested visitors at the Station to know the bee plants that are available in the country. This is especially

Helianthus annus Citrus sinensis Psidium guava Persia Americana Gravillea robusta Passiflora spp. Acacia mellifera Croton megalocarpus Eucalyptus spp. Citrus lemon Mangifera indica

13 14 15

Eryobotra japonica Leucaena Oscimum spp.

Loquat Lucaena Oscimum

Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen Nectar/pollen

Oscimum was planted near the forest apiary to boost bee attraction to the surrounding hives. This was done
next to the apiary in the forest, but due to the shortage of rain few of them got established even after irrigating them. It is hoped that more effort will be put in the future to see that the place surrounding the apiary is stocked with enough of forage crops.

4.4

BEE HEALTH AND INVESTIGATION UNIT

There were no major pest problems in Lenana apiaries including Ngong. However wax moth continued to be a challenge with many colonies absconding from the hives, especially those which were brought from Naivasha. Sugar ants and beetles were also of major concern in the hives. Reports of similar cases were also reported from outreach farmers. Some suspected cases of varroa mites were reported which requires serious and urgent investigations.

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5.0 HIVE PRODUCTS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SECTION

The hive products and quality assurance is generally responsible in handling of hive products and giving appropriate advisory services aimed at ensuring and promoting use or consumption of the same. The major beneficiaries in this area include; farmers, traders, individual consumers, herbalists and all those who utilize hive products in one way or another. The year 2008 remained quite busy. The demand for quality hive products has been on the increase. A part from routine activities, the section was involved in trainings and providing advisory services on all the issues regarding quality and utilisation of hive products. Prices and supply of honey remained constant throughout the year. A number of farmers and the general public popped in for consultations on specific areas of their concern. See table 2. Other value added products such as soap, propolis in honey/soya, propolis ointment, body cream has continued to generate some considerable attention due to their medicinal/curative properties associated with such products. A new Propolis syrup was also introduced along side the above products. The section also received a substantial number of equipments through the ALLPRO programme.

5.1 HIVE PRODUCTS QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT

The unit is a key one within the station mandated to carry out analysis of hive products, mainly honey and beeswax brought in by farmers, consumers and traders. It also undertakes periodic honey quality surveys in order to asses the quality of the same along the distribution channel. However, there was one honey quality survey that was conducted in the year under review.

5.1.1

SAMPLE ANALYSIS

The unit remained relatively busy throughout the year, and realised a slight increase in the number of samples received and analysed. A total number of 220 samples were analysed, an increase of 11% from the previous year. 88% of the samples originated from Tanzania, 6.4% from Kenya, 0.5% from Sudan and the origin of about 2% was not ascertained. Details of the source and analysis results of some of the samples brought in for routine analysis are as shown below.

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ss of Packer

Moisture Content (%)

Total Reducing Sugars (%)

Apparent Sucrose (%)

Acidity Mg/Kg

HMF Mg/Kg

Honey Colour

Honey Condition

Remarks

Refineries , Box 60085, Nib

17.2 18.8 17.2 17.2 16.8

75.4 70.7 74.3 75.4 77

1.3 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.4

36 38 35 35 25

6.0 2.0 11.52 23.04 3.87

Dark amber Dark amber Dark amber Dark amber Light amber

Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Partially crystallized

Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass

kers

s, Box 27623, Nairobi.

Refineries , Box 60085, Nib

17.8 19.0 18.6 17.6 17.8 18.6 16.6 16.4 18.4 19.2 17.8 18.6

71.7 71.43 70.42 70.16 70.42 70.67 72.99 72.99 69.93 68.49 70.5 74.6

1.4 2.46 0.5 0.23 1.26 1.7 0.81 0.54 3.33 2.18 4.0 2.4

35 33 36 26 35 31 38 19 33 20 35 36

11.52 172.8 576 3.84 23.04 1.92 11.52 1.92 10.56 5.70 36.44 5.76

Dark amber Dark amber Dark amber Dark amber Dark amber Dark amber Light amber Amber Dark amber Dark amber Dark amber Light amber

Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid

Pass Fail Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass

es

11763- 00100, Nib

, Box 11825 00400 NBI Hive Natural Honey

s &Agroforestry Self Help

yeri. 16.8 71.43 0.51 2.5 23.04 Amber Liquid Pass

oney Centre Box, 1982,

Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania

Premier Foods Premier Foods Bio Foods Products Makambu Honey Refineries , Box 60085, Nib Bio Foods Products Ltd Box 27623 NBI. Bio Foods Products Ltd Box 27623 NBI. Covenant Investment Agencies Box 431600200 NBI

19.4 18.2 17.4 18.0 16.0 18.0 16.8

69.20 70.92 72.20 71 75.4 72.5 73.53

1.72 1.61 0.53 3.5 3.6 3.5 0.82

38 33 25 32 30 31 22

40.32 11.52 19.2 20.96 23.96 29.26 0.92

Amber Amber Amber Amber Light amber Amber Light amber

Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid

Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass

Baringo Baringo Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania

Kagio Kagio Bio Foods Products Ltd Box 27623 NBI. Bio Foods Products Ltd Box 27623 NBI. Premier Foods Premier Foods Makambu Honey Refineries , Box 60085, Nib

15 17.6 18 19.4 18.8 21.0 19.2

73.5 74 85.47 75.47 75.0 65 72.5

3.6 3.8 2.25 3.27 3.4 4.5 4.5

35 30 32 20 32 40 35

20.96 23.12 19.2 11.52 23.04 19.32 23.04

Amber Light amber Amber Amber Dark amber Dark amber Amber

Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid

Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Fail Pass

Tanzania
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania Mbeere

Premier Foods Unknown Premier Foods Makambu Honey Refineries , Box 60085, Nib My Honey Rad Enterprises Box 3633 - 00506, NBI P. O. Box 3633 - 00506, NBI

19.8 17.4 20 18.6 17.6

74.5 73.2 71.43 72.2 74.4

2.4 3.5 1.03 3.85 3.2

38 35 26 31 30

23.04 19.32 9.6 -

Dark amber Amber Amber Dark amber Amber

Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid

Pass Pass Fail Pass Pass

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Out of the total samples received in the laboratory for routine analysis, 91.4% passed in all the parameters tested. 8.6 failed in at least one parameter with 7.7% failing because of high moisture content while 0.9% failed in HMF. Unlike the previous year where most of the failures were due to HMF

5.1.2

CONSTRAINTS

The major constraint within the unit remains the inadequacy of trained personnel. Replacement of some obsolete equipment in the laboratory has begun and this will go along way in ensuring that services will now improve. However, much is required to upgrade some of the analytical procedures involving use of chemicals to minimize error and improve human safety.

5.1.3

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

From the trends observed over the years, it can be concluded that the bulk of the honey consumed in Kenya originate mainly from Tanzania. This indeed is a disturbing trend and requires special attention to encourage local honey production. Samples that failed in the analysis were mainly due to high moisture content and HMF. It is therefore recommended that this area needs to be addressed especially during trainings and or field days to equip traders and farmers with the right skills and information regarding honey handling.

5.2 HIVE PRODUCTS UTILISATION AND APITHERAPY

5.2.1 APITHERAPY

This unit was busy with farmers and students interested in learning or knowing more on apitherapy. It is mandated with providing information on and making of value added products that are utilized for treatment of various ailments. Hive products such as royal jelly and bee venom were not utilized since the technology involved in harvesting and processing is not available in the station.

5.2.2

HONEY

Honey mixtures (honey mixed with other items) were also prepared and this occurred mostly during training sessions. The honey mixture included the following:I. Cough mixture II. Arthritis & Asthma mixtures These preparations have been found to be effective in the control of coughs and colds.

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5.2.3

PROPOLIS

The following propolis preparations were made I. Propolis Ointment II. Propolis in Soya III. Propolis in Honey IV. Propolis Syrup Increase in the utilisation of propolis in honey, soya, syrup and propolis ointment was observed. This was generally due to a number of infections occurring in various parts of the body such as inflammation of the skin (ringworms), athletes foot, herpes of the skin, mouth ulcers, coughs, colds and so on. Raw propolis was also utilised but has a characteristic of sticking on the teeth surface when chewed.

5.2.4

POLLEN, BEESWAX, ROYAL JELLY AND BEE VENOM

A number of people showed interest in consumption of pollen due to its high nutritive value. Bees wax therapy was virtually absent. Other bee products such as royal jelly and bee venom were not utilised either as the technology involved in harvesting or preservation is not available. Displays of all these products were done during the Nairobi show as well as value added products from honey and propolis. Brochures for cough asthma and arthritis were also provided. The unit intends to introduce new products such as propolis tincture and anti-dandruff cream. The former is believed to be effective in the treatment of soar throat, mouth ulcers, control of laryngitis and pharyngitis.

5.2.5

CONSTRAINTS

Since these products are highly sensitive and require trained personnel, it is unfortunate that the unit lacks one. Lack of appropriate equipment, production and availability of raw material has also proved to be a major drawback.

5.3
5.3.1

HONEY PROCESSING AND MARKETING UNIT

INTRODUCTION

This unit witnessed farmers and traders coming to consult on processing of honey and beeswax. Training of farmers during the monthly trainings conducted at the station was also carried out.

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5.3.2
Date

HONEY PROCESSED IN THE STATION

Name Honey (Kgs) Processed

10/1/2008

St. Elizabeth Academy

47

16/6/2008

St. Elizabeth Academy

48

24/10/2008 Total

St. Elizabeth Academy

28 123

Some little honey was harvested from the stations apiaries and this was used for demonstration purposes during the monthly trainings.

5.3.3

CONSULTATIONS ON HIVE PRODUCTS

Various consultations were made at the station concerning hive product processing. Date 17/1/2008 29/1/2008 8/2/2008 3/3/2008 6/3/2008 9/3/2008 17/4/2008 17/4/2008 8/5/2008 30/5/2008 Name Ann Kabue Benard Muchiri George Muthama Moses Okwaro St. Elizabeth Academy KIRDI Virginia Mumbi Gladys Wamukuna Maingi Kubai Alfred Musyoka Address Nairobi Nyeri Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi Kiambu Naivasha Nakuru Kitui 34 Purpose Processing/ Packaging Extraction/ Marketing Beeswax Processing Honey Extraction Honey Beeswax Processing & Equipments. Honey Processing & Marketing Honey & Beeswax Processing Honey Extraction Beeswax Processing Honey Marketing

20/6/2008 10/7/2008 7/8/2008 29/8/2008 11/9/2008 24/10/2008 24/11/2008 25/11/2008

Lucy Ngare Mrs. Stewcut Kenneth Mutora Charles Mburi Macharia Githiomi Christopher Kamau Josphine Wambui Lt. Col. Francis Kibichu

Nairobi Nairobi Limuru Muranga Nairobi Moyale Busia Kirinyaga

Beeswax Marketing Honey Marketing Honey Marketing Honey Marketing Honey Processing & Marketing Honey Processing & Equipments Honey Processing & Marketing Honey & Beeswax

5.3.4

MARKETING UNIT

Demand for hive products outweighed supply, despite the skyrocketing of prices. However, honey from Tanzania was readily available to meet the increasing demand. The major honey outlets remained as the previous years and these include; supermarkets, national beekeeping station, ICIPE among others. The other hive products were sold informally amongst traders and middlemen at the farm level.

5.3.5

PRICING
@150- 250 per kg due to the

Prices of semi refined honey remained relatively stable kshs.

availability and influx of the same from Tanzania. Prices of beeswax went up by about 50% and was retailing between kshs. 250- 500 per kg while that for both pollen and propolis remained constant @ kshs. 5 per gm.

5.3.6

HONEY MARKET SURVEY

Honey market and quality survey was conducted in eastern and south rift parts of the country including Nairobi. This exercise was important to asses how products are presented and offer technical advice where possible. Five districts were visited; namely Mwingi, Machakos, Kitui, Mbeere, Nairobi, Kajiado, Loitoktok, Makueni and Embu districts. Sixty six honey samples were collected for analysis to ascertain their quality status.

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Name of Dealer/Packer

SOME RELIABLE HONEY DEALERS/PACKERS IN KENYA

Address e- mail address Tel. no Weight year) (tonnage/

Baraka Agricultural College

P.O. Box 521, Molo.

baraka@sustainable.org.baraka

721091

Icier ( Eco- Honey) Honey Care Africa Kamurugu Agricultural Development Initiatives Kenya Beekeepers Association Africa Beekeepers Limited

P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi. P.O. Box 24487, Nairobi. P.O. Box 202, Embu.

Info.honeycareafrica@yahoo.com. kadi@salpha.co.ke

802501 5742148 06821427/72

10 10 5

P.O. Box 34188, Nairobi. P.O. Box 3752- 00506, Nairobi.

bees@africabeekeepers.co.ke

020- 3864301/2 0202060685/2022586

10 5

Kerio Valley Dev. Authority Pure Health Green Forest Foods

P.O. Box 2660, Eldoret. P.O. Box 12767, Nairobi. P.O. Box 18870- 00200, Nairobi.

kvda@kenyaweb.com. greenforestfood@swiftkenya.com.

053- 263361/2 0724224222 0722704823

5 15 15

Real Honey Limited

P.O. Box 70214- 00400, Nairobi.

Naturally-healthy@yahoo.com.

020-2034843

10

Nasali Honey

P.O. Box 785- 00609,

site@africaonline.co.ke.

0721353753

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Nairobi. Makambu Investments Gatanza Enterprises Zipton Products P.O. Box 60085, Nairobi. P.O. Box 20548, Nairobi. P.O. Box 67222- 00200, Nairobi. gwagner@wananchi.com. zipton@hotmail.com. 0722886443 0722520968 0722244088 10 5 5

Canaan Gardens

P.O. Box 1744, Embu.

068- 30964

5.3.8

EXPORT AND IMPORT DATA FOR HONEY & BEESWAX

HONEY EXPORTS IMPORTS Average (kshs.) 202.70 326.20 98.20 137.70 141.50 Quantity (kg) 52,320 9,988 83,628 81,119 94,209 Value (kshs.) 7,070,099 2,113,996 5,251,793 10,034,151 10,947,086 Average unit price (kshs.) 135.13 211.65 62.80 123.70 116.20

Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Quantity (kg) 337 284 8760 2256 4036

Value (kshs.) 68,300 92,635 860,028 310,635 571,094

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EXPORTS Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Quantity (kg) 305 10,301 6,714 11,216 Value (kshs.) 80,000 1,475,520 1,460,966 2,716,515 Average (kshs.) 262.30 143.24 217.60 242.20 Quantity (kg) 370 1,182 1,556 1,836 2,314

IMPORTS Value (kshs.) 139,794 347,494 255,067 351,410 468,585 Average unit price (kshs.) 377.80 294 163.90 191.40 202.50

Source: Centre for business information in Kenya, CPC.

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6.1

SUPPLIES SERVICES
INTRODUCTION

In the year 2008, supplies functions were carried out as usual. Most items were purchased for the farmers hostel. Other deliveries of goods were made from ALLPRO/ASAL project based at Hill Plaza. Servicing and repair of machines were carried out. However, no purchase of raw materials for production was done due to lack of funds for the same.

6.1.1

GOODS AND SERVICES PROCURED IN THE YEAR 2008

The following items were procured. ITEM Repair and service of vehicles Petrol Laboratory items and equipment ACCOUNT Transport Transport Fungicide laboratory material DLP/Hill Plaza ASAL project Stationery Fridge 8.5 C/Freezer Deep Freezer 16.5 C refrigeration Micro wave 30 lts Beds, Beddings and cutting Laboratory items Fungicides, Lab materials DLP ASAL Project Training Items Maintenance Items -Repair of Machines Printers Computers Training Maintenance of plant and equipment ADB Projects Various suppliers Cash Imprest M/s Gwamuji Ent. M/s Mwaroga Ent M/s Jagla Ent Stationery ASAL Project DLP Hill Plaza Various Suppliers Various Suppliers Various Suppliers SOURCE Ken Motors Agencies Cash Imprest Uja Petrol Station Cash Imprest

7.0

TRANSPORT SERVICES

The station has a number of vehicles in various conditions. There are three operational vehicles and two drivers. Details of vehicles are as shown below:-

7.1 THE LIST OF VEHICLES AND OTHER CONDITIONS

VEHICLE NUMBERS MODEL/TYPE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE VEHICLE CONDITION AS PER DECEMBER 2006

GK 738 R

Saloon Peugeot

1977

Boarded

GK Z 635

Subaru legacy

1990

Serviceable

GK N 514

Toyota Hillux Pick up

1989

Serviceable

GK 894 W

Land Rover SWB

1979

Transferred to Marimba farm Meru 1996 but still lies at Nairobi.

GK A 059 B

Isuzu Lorry FVR

1999

Serviceable

KAG 132H

Mercedes Benz

Serviceable

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ACCOUNTS SECTION

There was decline in the area of appropriation in aid collection. This year the station was able to collect only Kshs.285, 765.
ITEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Kenya Top Bar Hive Catcher box Langstroth hive Box Hive Top bar Observation hive Feeder box Queen excluder Hive tool QUANTITY 2 1 NIL NIL 20 NIL 4 10 7 20 1 12 22 17 NIL 1 NIL 36 140 (persons) 20. Extraction of honey 21. Honey (Refined) 22. Comb Honey 23. Video 24. Training books 25. Servicing of Top Bar Hives & Smokers TOTAL 76kg NIL NIL NIL NIL 26 10 NIL NIL NIL NIL 760.00 NIL NIL NIL NIL 8,560.00 285,765.00 UNIT PRICE (KSHS) 3000 850 NIL NIL 30 NIL 280 150 100 50 750 500 600 1900 NIL 150 NIL 2000 1000 TOTAL COST (KSHS) 6,000.00 850.00 NIL NIL 600.00 NIL 1,120.00 1,500.00 700.00 1,000.00 750.00 6,000.00 13,200.00 32,300.00 NIL 150.00 NIL 72,000.00 140,000.00

10. Bee brush 11. Smoker 12. Bee veil 13. Pair of gloves 14. Bee suit 15. Honey straining cloth 16. Cotton wax straining bag. 17. Bee farming hand book 18. Honey analysis 19. Training charges

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8.1

RECOMMENDATIONS

The following should be noted and improved. i) Provide better and new machines in all production units. The available ones are too old. ii) Employ enough manpower. iii) Provide a revolving fund mainly for the workshops. iv) All the raw materials required should be available throughout the year.

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DATE 30-01-2008 07-01-2008 30-01-2008 30-01-2008 06-02-2008 06-02-2008 11-02-2008 19-02-2008 22-02-2008 03-03-2008 03-03-2008 07-03-2008 07-03-2008 12-03-2008 28-03-2008 28-03-2008 11-04-2008 14-04-2008 09-07-2008 29-08-2008 02-09-2008 03-09-2008 23-10-2008 23-10-2008 23-10-2008 29-10-2008 22-12-2008 22-12-2008

VISITORS
NAME OF VISITOR Samuel Mwau Chris Marura Edith K. Muthigani Lilian W. Kimani Daniel Karanja Peter Karanja Priscilla Muirini Peter Karuthiru I. C. Kiplagat Fridah Kamene Joseph M. Ringera David M. Musyoki Peter Mwaura Gathiongo Emmanuel Mae Karisa John Mary Home Roger Molera Hon. J. K. Kiliku Emily M. Gatuguta Peter Mururu Timothy Mutungi Takahata R. Ogawa H. K. Mwatha Jackson Mutemi Jacintah Karenge Moses Mutua John N. Kariuki Alnashir Nathoo Continental Hemes ADDRESS P. O. Box 7112, Kabati, Kitui. JKUAT Nairobi P. O. Box 76036-00508, Nairobi P. O. Box 53947-00200, Nairobi P. O. Box 633-00621, Nairobi P. O. Box 633-00621, Nairobi Kilimo House Nairobi NPC Ngong Dairy Training Institute Naivasha P. O. Box 599-60200, Meru P. O. Box 599-60200, Meru P. O. Box226, Makueni AHITI Kabete P. O. Box 267, Lamu Northcote, Deppers Bridge, Southam CV472SU. U.K P. O. Box 6849-00200, Nairobi P. O. Box 89110, Mombasa P. O. Box 79774-00200, Nairobi P. O. Box 20895-00202, Nairobi P. O. Box 74294-00200, Nairobi JAICAF (Japanese NPO) JAICAF (Japanese NPO) P. O. Box 16029-GPO, Nairobi P. O. Box 385105, Nairobi P. O. Box 16029 00100, Nairobi P. O. Box 25, Naivasha P. O. Box 82594, Mombasa P. O. Box 82594, Mombasa

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GOODS & SERVICES OFFERED AT THE STATION

GOODS ITEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Kenya Top Bar Hive Box hive) Langstroth Hive Super box Clearer board Catcher Box Feeder Box Queen Excluder (KTBH/Langstroth) Hive Tool UNIT (KSHS) 3,000.00 4,000.00 4,500.00 1,000.00 600.00 850.00 280.00 150.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 750.00 1,200.00 3,000.00 600.00 500.00 1,900.00 1,200.00 250.00 150.00 500.00 500.00 1,500.00 100.00 300.00 500.00 1,000.00 SERVICES 1000.00 5000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
THE OFFICER-IN-CHARGE NATIONAL BEEKEEPING STATION P.O. BOX 34188-00100, NAIROBI. TEL.NO.0202044797/8 FOR ANY INQUIRIES CONTACT:

PER One One One One One One One One One One One One One One Pair One One One One One One One One package Kg Kg Colony Person person Per sample Per colony

10. Bee Brush 11. Top Bar 12. Smoker 13. Solar Wax Melter 14. Protective kit ( Complete) a) Bee Gloves b) Bee Veil c) Bee Coverall 15. Polyester bee protective kit (Complete) 16. Honey Straining Cloth 17. Cotton wax straining bag 18. Video tape 19. Training Book 20. Beekeepers Guidebook 21. Value added products 22. Honey (Refined) 23. Comb Honey per kg 24. Honeybee colony sale Training Charges per week( farmers) Staff training ( 2 weeks) Honey Analysis Charges Pollination charges/colony for 3 months

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