Social enterprise dedicated to enhancing Kenya’s apiculture value chain through innovative solutions that improve honey and beeswax production, aiming to boost hive productivity and deliver high-quality yields for beekeepers. The goal is to combat food insecurity in Kenya, particularly in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands.
Pauline Otila Kamwara
APICULTURE VENTURE LIMITED
Major Achievements
- Has a team of 22 employees and 7 casual workers;
- It has supported over 14,000 farmers within the Kenyan beekeeping industry;
- She partners with over 2,000 local beekeepers, promoting sustainable beekeeping practices and empowering women and youth;
- It has developed and designed Golden Bee Hive Products which include Golden Bee Honey, Golden Bee Chocolates, Golden Bee candles and much more;
- She connected with over 400 farmers, significantly expanding her network;
- She was awarded with the 2022 USADF-Stanbic USD50,000 Grant Awardee for the support of women beekeepers in Tan River;
- Featured in Lionesses of Africa and other platforms, her success story inspires others.
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Industry
Agribusiness
Country
Kenya
Title
Managing Director
Program
WONDER, Cohort 1, 2023