Kenya integrates beekeeping with agroforestry to safeguard Taita-Taveta.

On July 21, 2026, RFI's Afrique économie program featured beekeeping and agroforestry projects in Taita-Taveta County, southeastern Kenya. Rural communities are exploring honey production as a means to boost the economy and protect ecosystems near wildlife zones. This area, adjacent to significant wildlife parks, is home to elephants, zebras, and giraffes, whose interactions with farmers often lead to conflicts over crops and water access. Local stakeholders report that establishing community apiaries and planting shade and nectar trees can transform agricultural margins into agroforestry landscapes that support pollinators, generate honey income, and create ecological corridors for wildlife.