Savannah Honey has been named Kenya’s Best Beekeeping Company at the National Business Leadership Awards (NaBLA), cementing its position as a transformative force in the country’s apiculture industry .

The prestigious award, received on November 6, 2025, at the Weston Hotel in Nairobi, recognizes the company’s outstanding contribution to modern apiculture, farmer training, sustainable production, and market linkages that have revolutionized beekeeping in Kenya and the wider East African region .

A Transformative Force in Beekeeping
Savannah Honey was commended for introducing modern beekeeping technology and building market linkages that have enabled smallholder farmers to profit from bee products such as honey, wax, propolis, and royal jelly . According to the NaBLA citation, the firm has been instrumental in “transforming beekeeping into a viable commercial and environmental enterprise through innovation, value addition, and farmer empowerment” .

Speaking after receiving the award, CEO Kyalo Mutua expressed gratitude to the award organizers, the company’s partners, and the thousands of smallholder beekeepers who contribute to Savannah Honey’s supply chain .

“This award is a testament to the resilience and dedication of our team. We have built a model that not only delivers high-quality honey but also uplifts rural communities. Our mission is to transform Kenya into a continental leader in beekeeping and honey value addition,” Mutua said .

A Comprehensive Approach to Industry Growth
Modern Beekeeping Equipment: Savannah Honey is Kenya’s leading supplier of modern beekeeping equipment, including Langstroth beehives, honey extractors, smokers, protective suits, and wax foundations. All equipment is designed for durability and efficiency under African conditions .

Value-Added Products: The company has diversified beyond honey production into natural cosmetics, including propolis soaps, lip balms, royal jelly lotions, and bee venom creams. Notably, Savannah Honey is the only company in Africa producing bee venom cream and bee venom oil, used for skin therapy and apitherapy treatments .

Training and Technical Support: Through free installation, training, and technical support, Savannah Honey has equipped thousands of farmers with practical skills in hive management, colony health, and honey processing .

Guaranteed Market Access: The company’s contract-based model guarantees stable prices for bee products under five-year agreements . Farmers supply products at favorable rates:

Honey: Sh500 per kilogram

Wax: Sh700 per kilogram

Propolis: Sh1,900 per kilogram

Royal Jelly: Sh38,000 per kilogram

Bee Venom: Sh4,000 per gram

Recognition of Regional Impact
The NaBLA recognition highlights Savannah Honey’s role in advancing modern apiculture, farmer training, and sustainable honey production across Kenya and the wider East African region . The company’s operations now extend beyond Kenya, with partnerships and training programmes in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Somalia .

Program Manager Winfred Muindi, who received the award alongside Mutua and Head of Communications Lameck Tala, highlighted the company’s extensive on-the-ground programs that empower farmers—many of them women and youth—to take charge of their economic future .

Looking Ahead
With the NaBLA Award marking a major milestone, Savannah Honey plans to expand its operations further, reach more farming communities, and introduce new honey-based products to meet growing consumer demand . The company is also exploring regional export opportunities as it positions itself among Africa’s top honey producers .

For more information about Savannah Honey’s award-winning programmes and beekeeping opportunities, contact 0748091894 or visit Savannah Honey Africa