MODERN BEEKEEPING SINCE 2000

We Keep, Manage and Grow Beekeeping Enterprises

African Beekeepers Limited supports farmers, partners and commercial apiaries with modern hives, practical training, honey production, pollination services and technical consultancy.

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HIVES • HONEY • TRAINING

Your Modern Beekeeping Partner

From Langstroth beehives and protective gear to Bizzy Bee honey, training and apiary support, ABL provides practical solutions for modern beekeeping.

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ABOUT AFRICAN BEEKEEPERS

Who We Are

African Beekeepers Limited is a modern beekeeping enterprise based in Nairobi, Kenya. Since 2000, ABL has promoted modern beekeeping through Langstroth beehive manufacturing, honey production and processing, beekeeper training, pollination services and technical consultancy.

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Mission

To support a thriving and sustainable beekeeping industry in Kenya through beekeeper advocacy, bee health knowledge and practical training.

Vision

To lead with well-informed and skilled beekeepers, encourage beekeeping in natural environments and promote appreciation for quality equipment and bee products.

Primary Goal

To empower small-scale rural farmers to generate additional income while supporting food production, sustainable pollination and biodiversity conservation.

Products, Services & Capabilities

ABL offers an integrated package of products and services for farmers, commercial apiaries, development organizations, conservation partners and agribusiness clients.

Hive Manufacturing & Supply

Langstroth beehives, knockdown hive kits, honey extractors, protective gear, honey storage materials and packaging materials.

Honey Production & Processing

Commercial honey production, processing and marketing under the Bizzy Bee brand.

Training & Capacity Building

Practical beekeeper training for individuals, farmer groups, community projects and development partners.

Apiary & Project Management

Support for apiary establishment, hive management and community-based beekeeping initiatives.

Pollination Services

Pollination support for commercial farms and conservation-linked agriculture.

Technical Consultancy

Modern apiculture advisory services, equipment selection, hive management and productivity improvement.
OUR CAPACITY

Proven Capacity in Modern Beekeeping

With more than two decades of experience, African Beekeepers Limited combines modern hive manufacturing, commercial apiary management, honey production, processing capacity, farmer training and market support to strengthen Kenya’s beekeeping value chain.

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Founded
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Hives Manufactured Monthly
0,500+
Commercial Langstroth Hives
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Bee Farmers in Outgrower Network
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Tons Annual Honey Processing Capacity
0–12
Tons Annual Honey Production
Community Honey That Pays
FIELD EVIDENCE

Community Honey That Pays

ABL’s community beekeeping work demonstrates how modern hive systems, practical training and market support can help farmers earn income while promoting biodiversity-friendly livelihoods.

Tana Delta Community Honey Project

Through the Tana Delta community honey project, ABL supported farmers with modern beekeeping systems, training and access to structured honey markets. The project shows how conservation-linked beekeeping can create income while encouraging sustainable use of natural resources.

286 farmers reached 795 hives supported 2,372 frames supplied KES 711,600 paid to farmers in 2025
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Latest Stories / Media

From the Beekeeping Field and Media

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A Handbook on Basic Beekeeping Using Langstroth Beehives
BEEKEEPING HANDBOOK

Practical Knowledge for Modern Beekeepers and Publications

African Beekeepers Limited supports beekeepers with practical knowledge, field experience and technical guidance. This handbook brings together over 25 years of practical experience working with modern Langstroth beehives in Kenya and a deep understanding of the African bee, flowering patterns, local geographies and the beekeeping environment.

A Handbook on Basic Beekeeping Using Langstroth Beehives

By Ernest Simeoni

This Kindle handbook is designed for beekeepers in Africa using modern Langstroth beehives, as well as farmers, trainers, students and anyone interested in beekeeping. It offers practical guidance for those who want to produce and process high-quality honey for commercial purposes.

  • Modern Langstroth beekeeping
  • African bee and flowering patterns
  • Honey production and processing
  • Commercial beekeeping guidance
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