Dr. Monica Olala discussed the importance of bees to farming in Kenya, not just for producing honey. She discussed the subject on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Nairobi, where she is responsible for apiculture development at the State Department for Livestock Development.
"Bees are important for pollination," Olala said. "This has an effect on several crops that are important for our food security."
Her comments made it clear that bees are good for the environment and the economy in ways that go beyond just selling honey products. Olala talked about the untapped potential of beekeeping in her speech, saying that many Kenyan farmers are starting to keep bees as a side business. This change makes money that is good for the environment and helps protect it.
"Bees are important for pollination," Olala said. "This has an effect on several crops that are important for our food security."
Her comments made it clear that bees are good for the environment and the economy in ways that go beyond just selling honey products. Olala talked about the untapped potential of beekeeping in her speech, saying that many Kenyan farmers are starting to keep bees as a side business. This change makes money that is good for the environment and helps protect it.