Setting up Beekeeping Project for Livelihood Enhancement for 210 peasants in a Rural Community, Kenya.
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Apiculture is a powerful way of tackling poverty at the grassroots level. Gitaru Marigu Development Group is planning to establish 50 beehives as a platform for the training and adoption of beekeeping practice in the community. This project is concerned with reducing poverty among rural folk and providing ongoing resources for its work in the community. These beehives, honey harvesting equipment and the initial training of ten members of this local community will be used as a platform for the training and support of up to 210 local people who are interested in beekeeping. Establishment of this project relies on the installation of 50 beehives on community land as well as the training of key people in beekeeping skills.This project will establish 50 bee hives and train a core contingent of local community members in the practice of beekeeping, introduce a further 100 local community members from families affected economically by COVID -19 to beekeeping as a means of providing personal income and reducing local poverty with a targeted 45% adoption rate in the first year, improvement of local health standards through the use of bee products such as honey and propolis; provide financial resources for the work of Gitaru Marigu Development Group; establish an innovative model of micro-economic enterprise which can be replicated in other rural parts of Kenya; improved care and protection of children from HIV/AIDS and COVID – 19 affected families in the community by the end of 2024;and improved farming techniques and agricultural In this region there are increased instability in marriages, increased number of single mothers, increased number of orphans and large number children in families, female headed households, high rate of wife inheritance, limited social support for elderly persons and people living with disability. The young population (0-14 years) accounts for 47% of the total population while the aged (60 years) accounts for only 6.7% of the population. The young and the old therefore account for 57% giving rise to a high dependency burden of 100:104. This has led to low savings and investment levels in the area hence slow economic growth and high incidence of poverty. It is estimated that 77% of the area population are living below poverty line of less than one dollar a day and 67% of the population is food deficient. There are inadequate health service facilities in the area with Doctor and patient ratio of 1:150,000 making it difficult for most people to access quality health care. The average distance from one health facility to another is approximately 5 km making it possible for only 60% of the population to have access to health services. Life expectancy is 47 years, infant mortality stands at 87 deaths per 1,000 live births and under five mortality at rate of 102 deaths per 1,000 and the area has HIV/AIDS prevalence rate of 34% which is one of the most hit areas by the pandemic. High unemployment rate, high rate of school drop- out, high number of orphans among the children and youth, high rate of child labor, drug abuse and high rate of HIV/AIDS prevalence are the major concerns affecting the youth.
At the start of this project, we will seek formal collaboration of local agricultural extension officials. It is expected that they will facilitate the trainings to selected members of the community due to COVID -19 guideline restrictions.
>After completion of the training the Gitaru Marigu Development Group Executive Committee with technical assistance of the trainers are to purchase the beehives and honey harvesting equipment/ accessories.
> Appropriate fence is to be constructed by volunteers from the community to around the project site to secure it from any possible stray animals and intruders.
>Thereafter, beehives installation will be carried out by the suppliers who are also expected to instruct the farmers on apiary inspection and management It is expected that the honey harvesting will begin in the 8 month.
>Continuous monitoring of the activities will be done and where necessary adjustment of some activities will be carried out before reporting at the end of 12 months.
>The initial theory training for the 2 modules in class takes a total of 10 days. The beekeeping theory training will be 5 days and Business management training will equally take another 5 days. >Further the 10 trainees will be linked up with identified organization for beekeepers where they will go for an exchange program to learn and participate in the practical apiary management as well during honey harvesting period for some days.
>Two trainers will be adequate to do the training. One will be for the beekeeping module and the other one for the business management training module.
>The local agricultural extension workers are best suited to do the 1st theory training and would be cheaper as trainers since they are able to make a follow up in the individual apiaries. The extension workers also promised and are in the process of identifying any successful beekeepers to link us with around our area so that those people who have been trained could visit them on arranged exchange program to further skills enhancement.
> The Sub-County Agricultural Officer or an officer assigned by him will conduct follow-up visits and provide technical back-up from time to time.
>The suppliers of beehives will install the 150 beehives to be used as a demonstration apiary. They are expected to assist in the installation process where members of the community will witness and learn how to practically and properly install the beehives in the demonstration first apiary that would be established in the community so that it is replicated in their own individual apiaries
>The 50 beehives are going to be used for the training will belong to the Gitaru Marigu Development Group to establish and run a demonstration apiary but the extra 100 beehives will be distributed to the trained participants to start their business as an incentive once they qualify as beekeepers after the training.
>The honey produced will be sold and used to provide financial resources for the work of Gitaru Marigu Development Group such as the future trainings.
THE PROPOSED BEEKEEPING PROJECT BUDGET 2023.
Proposed Expenditure Description Units Price per item in (local currency) KES Total Amount in (KES) Total Amount in
$
(A) Land 1 223,440 223,240 1,596
Sub – Total 223,240 1,596
(B) Fencing of the Apiary area
1.Timber Poles 150 300 45,000 321
2. Roll of barbed wire 10 6,000 60,000 429
3. Bag of Cement 15 950 14,250 102
4. A lorry of Sand 1 25,000 25,000 179
5. Assorted nails 7 kgs 250 1,750 13
6. Communal Labour 5 days 7,050 35,250 252
Sub - Total 181,250 1,296
(C) Purchase of materials
1. Beehives 50 5,000 250,000 1,785
2. Metallic Stand 5 6,000 30,000 214
3. Bee suit 4 4,000 16,000 114
4. Rubber gloves 4 500 2,000 14
5. Smoker 4 3,000 12,000 86
6. Hive tool 2 1,000 2,000 14
7. Bee brush 2 800 1,600 11
8. Settling tank 1 2,500 2,500 18
9. Double sieve 1 5,000 5,000 36
Sub Total 321,100 2,292
(D) Training costs
1. Beekeeping 5 10,000 50,000 357
2. Business Management 5 10,000 50,000 357
3. Venue Hire 10 3,000 30,000 214
Sub Total 130,000 928
(E) Other costs
1. Coordination 12 3,000 36,000 257
2. Utilities 12 1,000 12,000 85
3. Monitoring 12 2,000 24,000 171
4. Follow up costs 1 25,000 25,000 179
Sub Total 97,000 693
Grand Total 952,590 6,805
Rate of Exchange: 1 $ = 140 KES
Proposed Income Description Amount in
KES Amount in
$
Own In-kind Contributions
(A) Land 223,440 1,596
( B) Labour 35,250 252
( D) Venue 30,000 214
Financial Contribution 2,940 21
Sub – Total 291,630 2,083
Input Requested 798,000 8,294
Grand Total 1,452,590 10,377
THE PROPOSED BEEKEEPING PROJECT BUDGET 2023.
Proposed Expenditure Description Units Price per item in (local currency) KES Total Amount in (KES) Total Amount in
$
(A) Land 1 223,440 223,240 1,596
Sub – Total 223,240 1,596
(B) Fencing of the Apiary area
1.Timber Poles 150 300 45,000 321
2. Roll of barbed wire 10 6,000 60,000 429
3. Bag of Cement 15 950 14,250 102
4. A lorry of Sand 1 25,000 25,000 179
5. Assorted nails 7 kgs 250 1,750 13
6. Communal Labour 5 days 7,050 35,250 252
Sub - Total 181,250 1,296
(C) Purchase of materials
1. Beehives 50 5,000 250,000 1,785
2. Metallic Stand 5 6,000 30,000 214
3. Bee suit 4 4,000 16,000 114
4. Rubber gloves 4 500 2,000 14
5. Smoker 4 3,000 12,000 86
6. Hive tool 2 1,000 2,000 14
7. Bee brush 2 800 1,600 11
8. Settling tank 1 2,500 2,500 18
9. Double sieve 1 5,000 5,000 36
Sub Total 321,100 2,292
(D) Training costs
1. Beekeeping 5 10,000 50,000 357
2. Business Management 5 10,000 50,000 357
3. Venue Hire 10 3,000 30,000 214
Sub Total 130,000 928
(E) Other costs
1. Coordination 12 3,000 36,000 257
2. Utilities 12 1,000 12,000 85
3. Monitoring 12 2,000 24,000 171
4. Follow up costs 1 25,000 25,000 179
Sub Total 97,000 693
Grand Total 952,590 6,805
Rate of Exchange: 1 $ = 140 KES
Proposed Income Description Amount in
KES Amount in
$
Own In-kind Contributions
(A) Land 223,440 1,596
( B) Labour 35,250 252
( D) Venue 30,000 214
Financial Contribution 2,940 21
Sub – Total 291,630 2,083
Input Requested 798,000 8,294
Grand Total 1,452,590 10,377
At the start of this project, we will seek formal collaboration of local agricultural extension officials. It is expected that they will facilitate the trainings to selected members of the community due to COVID -19 guideline restrictions.
>After completion of the training the Gitaru Marigu Development Group Executive Committee with technical assistance of the trainers are to purchase the beehives and honey harvesting equipment/ accessories.
> Appropriate fence is to be constructed by volunteers from the community to around the project site to secure it from any possible stray animals and intruders.
>Thereafter, beehives installation will be carried out by the suppliers who are also expected to instruct the farmers on apiary inspection and management It is expected that the honey harvesting will begin in the 8 month.
>Continuous monitoring of the activities will be done and where necessary adjustment of some activities will be carried out before reporting at the end of 12 months.
>The initial theory training for the 2 modules in class takes a total of 10 days. The beekeeping theory training will be 5 days and Business management training will equally take another 5 days. >Further the 10 trainees will be linked up with identified organization for beekeepers where they will go for an exchange program to learn and participate in the practical apiary management as well during honey harvesting period for some days.
>Two trainers will be adequate to do the training. One will be for the beekeeping module and the other one for the business management training module.
>The local agricultural extension workers are best suited to do the 1st theory training and would be cheaper as trainers since they are able to make a follow up in the individual apiaries. The extension workers also promised and are in the process of identifying any successful beekeepers to link us with around our area so that those people who have been trained could visit them on arranged exchange program to further skills enhancement.
> The Sub-County Agricultural Officer or an officer assigned by him will conduct follow-up visits and provide technical back-up from time to time.
>The suppliers of beehives will install the 150 beehives to be used as a demonstration apiary. They are expected to assist in the installation process where members of the community will witness and learn how to practically and properly install the beehives in the demonstration first apiary that would be established in the community so that it is replicated in their own individual apiaries
>The 50 beehives are going to be used for the training will belong to the Gitaru Marigu Development Group to establish and run a demonstration apiary but the extra 100 beehives will be distributed to the trained participants to start their business as an incentive once they qualify as beekeepers after the training.
>The honey produced will be sold and used to provide financial resources for the work of Gitaru Marigu Development Group such as the future trainings.
THE PROPOSED BEEKEEPING PROJECT BUDGET 2023.
Proposed Expenditure Description Units Price per item in (local currency) KES Total Amount in (KES) Total Amount in
$
(A) Land 1 223,440 223,240 1,596
Sub – Total 223,240 1,596
(B) Fencing of the Apiary area
1.Timber Poles 150 300 45,000 321
2. Roll of barbed wire 10 6,000 60,000 429
3. Bag of Cement 15 950 14,250 102
4. A lorry of Sand 1 25,000 25,000 179
5. Assorted nails 7 kgs 250 1,750 13
6. Communal Labour 5 days 7,050 35,250 252
Sub - Total 181,250 1,296
(C) Purchase of materials
1. Beehives 50 5,000 250,000 1,785
2. Metallic Stand 5 6,000 30,000 214
3. Bee suit 4 4,000 16,000 114
4. Rubber gloves 4 500 2,000 14
5. Smoker 4 3,000 12,000 86
6. Hive tool 2 1,000 2,000 14
7. Bee brush 2 800 1,600 11
8. Settling tank 1 2,500 2,500 18
9. Double sieve 1 5,000 5,000 36
Sub Total 321,100 2,292
(D) Training costs
1. Beekeeping 5 10,000 50,000 357
2. Business Management 5 10,000 50,000 357
3. Venue Hire 10 3,000 30,000 214
Sub Total 130,000 928
(E) Other costs
1. Coordination 12 3,000 36,000 257
2. Utilities 12 1,000 12,000 85
3. Monitoring 12 2,000 24,000 171
4. Follow up costs 1 25,000 25,000 179
Sub Total 97,000 693
Grand Total 952,590 6,805
Rate of Exchange: 1 $ = 140 KES
Proposed Income Description Amount in
KES Amount in
$
Own In-kind Contributions
(A) Land 223,440 1,596
( B) Labour 35,250 252
( D) Venue 30,000 214
Financial Contribution 2,940 21
Sub – Total 291,630 2,083
Input Requested 798,000 8,294
Grand Total 1,452,590 10,377
THE PROPOSED BEEKEEPING PROJECT BUDGET 2023.
Proposed Expenditure Description Units Price per item in (local currency) KES Total Amount in (KES) Total Amount in
$
(A) Land 1 223,440 223,240 1,596
Sub – Total 223,240 1,596
(B) Fencing of the Apiary area
1.Timber Poles 150 300 45,000 321
2. Roll of barbed wire 10 6,000 60,000 429
3. Bag of Cement 15 950 14,250 102
4. A lorry of Sand 1 25,000 25,000 179
5. Assorted nails 7 kgs 250 1,750 13
6. Communal Labour 5 days 7,050 35,250 252
Sub - Total 181,250 1,296
(C) Purchase of materials
1. Beehives 50 5,000 250,000 1,785
2. Metallic Stand 5 6,000 30,000 214
3. Bee suit 4 4,000 16,000 114
4. Rubber gloves 4 500 2,000 14
5. Smoker 4 3,000 12,000 86
6. Hive tool 2 1,000 2,000 14
7. Bee brush 2 800 1,600 11
8. Settling tank 1 2,500 2,500 18
9. Double sieve 1 5,000 5,000 36
Sub Total 321,100 2,292
(D) Training costs
1. Beekeeping 5 10,000 50,000 357
2. Business Management 5 10,000 50,000 357
3. Venue Hire 10 3,000 30,000 214
Sub Total 130,000 928
(E) Other costs
1. Coordination 12 3,000 36,000 257
2. Utilities 12 1,000 12,000 85
3. Monitoring 12 2,000 24,000 171
4. Follow up costs 1 25,000 25,000 179
Sub Total 97,000 693
Grand Total 952,590 6,805
Rate of Exchange: 1 $ = 140 KES
Proposed Income Description Amount in
KES Amount in
$
Own In-kind Contributions
(A) Land 223,440 1,596
( B) Labour 35,250 252
( D) Venue 30,000 214
Financial Contribution 2,940 21
Sub – Total 291,630 2,083
Input Requested 798,000 8,294
Grand Total 1,452,590 10,377
