Shimoni’s coastal forests are buzzing with new life—literally. Our team has just completed the largest beehive installation in our history, marking a major milestone in community-based conservation and green job creation along Kenya’s southern coast.
30 New Hives, One Big Impact
This month, we successfully installed 30 new beehives across the Shimoni–Vanga landscape. These hives are strategically placed within and around vulnerable sections of coastal forest, where thriving bee populations can significantly boost pollination and support natural regeneration.
Pollination isn’t just good for forest health—it strengthens the entire ecosystem, from mangrove seedlings to local crops. With more bees, the land becomes more resilient, diverse, and productive.
Creating 15 Green Jobs for Local Youth
Behind every hive is a team of trained young conservationists.
Through our beekeeping program, 15 youth from the community have earned new green jobs as hive managers, honey processors, and monitoring assistants. They are learning not only the technical skills of sustainable apiculture, but also entrepreneurship—preparing them to produce and market high-quality coastal honey.
These opportunities create income, confidence, and long-term careers rooted in environmental stewardship.
Protecting 50 Acres of Coastal Forest
The impact doesn’t stop at employment.
With stronger pollination and active stewardship, this installation is expected to help protect and rejuvenate over 50 acres of coastal forest—vital ecosystems that safeguard biodiversity, store carbon, and shield communities from climate risks.
By linking conservation with livelihoods, we’re ensuring that these forests thrive while the people who depend on them thrive too.
A Community-Led Win for Nature
This project reflects what’s possible when local knowledge, youth leadership, and environmental innovation come together. From hive construction to installation and monitoring, the entire effort has been rooted in community ownership.
And as the first honey harvests begin, the benefits—ecological, economic, and educational—will continue to spread across Shimoni and beyond.
What’s Next?
With this successful expansion, we’re already planning additional hive sites, more youth training sessions, and new partnerships to strengthen coastal conservation through nature-based enterprises.
Shimoni’s forests are humming with potential—and we’re just getting started.