[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]Last May, the Livestock Bill 2021 was presented at the National Assembly for debate to much criticism. Part 14 of the Bill – addressing beekeeping and bee products – was the cause of outrage from stakeholders. Registration feesJustin Chebii, the chairman of Baringo Beekeepers and Honey Producers Association, also believes the Bill was designed to kick out small players. The Bill says beekeepers will use hives prescribed by authorities. James Muriuki is the head of Apiculture and Emerging Livestock at the State Department for Livestock, at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives (MoALFC).

Source: Standard Digital July 18, 2021 10:39 UTC