Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Ref: NBS/6/XXIII/2
The Chief, Apiculture and Emerging Livestock Division P. O. Box 34188-00100 NAIROBI
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
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
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
3.0
3.1
11
3.2
3.2.1
3.3
3.3.1
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
4.0
4.1
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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
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
4.3 4.4
BEE BOTANY UNIT ................................ ................................ .................. 27 BEE HEALTH AND INVESTIGATION UNIT ................................ ................. 28
5.0
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5.2
5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5
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
6.0
SUPPLIES SERVICES
6.1
6.1.1
39
7.0
TRANSPORT SERVICES
7.1
40
8.0
ACCOUNTS SECTION
8.1
41
9.0 10.0
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
1.4
TRANSFER
1.5
RETIREMENT
No member retired.
1.6
RESIGNATION
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.
3. 4. 5.
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,
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
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.
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
2 4 35
Course Course No
3 1 6
Set No
1 5
Office Supplies
7 7
Set
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
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. 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
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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
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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32
14th
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3.2
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
2 2 1 3 4
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
Winnie Mutiso
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
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
Field days on milk quality and Kilimo Biashara Field Day To show case our sectors role in hunger alleviation.
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
3.7.2
OTHER SHOWS
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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
Foreign magazines included: D +C Network- Rural Women Magazine Tropicultura Bees for Development
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
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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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
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 -
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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
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
11
4 3
1 7 9
2 3
7 7
1 1
7 4 15 37
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4.2.2
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.
4.2.7
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
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 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
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
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
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
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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5.1.1
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
Acidity Mg/Kg
HMF Mg/Kg
Honey Colour
Honey Condition
Remarks
36 38 35 35 25
Dark amber Dark amber Dark amber Dark amber Light amber
kers
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
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
38 33 25 32 30 31 22
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
35 30 32 20 32 40 35
Amber Light amber Amber Amber Dark amber Dark amber Amber
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
38 35 26 31 30
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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
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.
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
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
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
10/1/2008
47
16/6/2008
48
24/10/2008 Total
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
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
Lucy Ngare Mrs. Stewcut Kenneth Mutora Charles Mburi Macharia Githiomi Christopher Kamau Josphine Wambui Lt. Col. Francis Kibichu
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
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 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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5.3.7
Name of Dealer/Packer
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
10 10 5
bees@africabeekeepers.co.ke
10 5
P.O. Box 2660, Eldoret. P.O. Box 12767, Nairobi. P.O. Box 18870- 00200, Nairobi.
kvda@kenyaweb.com. greenforestfood@swiftkenya.com.
5 15 15
Naturally-healthy@yahoo.com.
020-2034843
10
Nasali Honey
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
068- 30964
5.3.8
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BEESWAX
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
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6.0
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
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:-
GK 738 R
Saloon Peugeot
1977
Boarded
GK Z 635
Subaru legacy
1990
Serviceable
GK N 514
1989
Serviceable
GK 894 W
1979
GK A 059 B
1999
Serviceable
KAG 132H
Mercedes Benz
Serviceable
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8.0
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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9.0
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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10.0
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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