Ukambani farmers are turning to beekeeping over livestock and crop farming.

Rosemary Ndunge, co-founder of NOVALA Bee Works, recently trained farmers in Athi River, Machakos County, on effective bee harvesting techniques. Beekeeping is gaining traction among farmers in Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni counties as a viable strategy for adapting to climate change, requiring less rainfall than traditional agriculture. This shift is seen as a way to enhance local economies and improve livelihoods, especially as erratic weather has hindered crop and livestock production.