Beekeeping helps preserve Lamu's mangrove forests by shifting from logging.

Beekeeping is emerging as a sustainable alternative for the Swahili-Bajuni community in Lamu, traditionally reliant on fishing and logging. This shift aims to alleviate the pressure on mangrove forests and marine ecosystems. The Pate Resources and Tourism Initiative (PRATI), a community-led organization from Pate Island, has focused on restoring degraded mangrove areas by replanting and establishing beehives within these forests. Their efforts began in 2018, targeting Chukuchu, a site known for its mangrove degradation.