Can Kenya's Maasai replace cattle with bees

Some Maasai herders in Kenya's Rift Valley have turned to beekeeping after years of drought have left hundreds of their livestock dead.

The bee project has become a lifeline to communities known for the importance they have attached to their cattle for many generations.

"Although we lost many cows, beekeeping has enabled us to make money and buy food for our children and send them to school,'' says Jane Karrinkai. Forty-two-year-old Larinkoi Ole Kone is equally excited by the change in his fortunes, after he lost 69 cows.

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It underscores the indispensable role women play in our society, particularly in building strong households and nurturing families. The recognition of women as the bedrock of our communities is not just a sentiment; it's a call to action for all women to stand together and support each other in their endeavours.The society's aim to instil essential principles and knowledge for national development is crucial. By providing a platform for...

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