Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute

Our partnership with the Government of Israel, through its Embassy in Kenya and MASHAV, is opening new opportunities to strengthen Kenya’s beekeeping industry through technology, skills and knowledge exchange. Today, I joined Israel’s Deputy Ambassador, Ariel Arviv, trainers, beekeepers and other stakeholders for the opening of the Beekeeping and Pollination Seminar in Karen, Nairobi. Through the State Department for Livestock Development, we are supporting farmers with training through institutions such as the National Beekeeping Institute, as well as modern, larger-capacity beehives and other equipment through a Government subsidy programme. We are also working to increase honey production, ensure consistent supplies of quality honey, strengthen value addition and access international export markets. Our goal is a competitive apiculture industry that creates jobs, improves farmers’ incomes and contributes to food security and environmental conservation.

The Kitui Livestock Training Institute, now 70% complete, will train more veterinary personnel to strengthen livestock services and better support our farmers. At Kanyonyoo, the 80% complete Feedlot will boost livestock quality, increase farmers’ earnings and open doors to better markets.