Kijiji cha Nyuki Offers Research-Based Training at Nanenane
By Amini Nyaungo
Visitors to the Singida Pavilion at the Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma had the opportunity to learn fascinating research insights from the Kijiji cha Nyuki team, particularly about how bees’ journeys to collect water closely resemble their trips to gather food.
Speaking to the press during the closing day of the Nanenane celebrations in Dodoma, Kijiji cha Nyuki Managing Director Philimon Kiemi explained that the same foraging patterns bees use to seek water are mirrored in their search for nectar and other food sources.
Kiemi highlighted that KIJIJI CHA NYUKI (Bee Village)showcased a commercial beehive at the exhibition — one of the main attractions for attendees interested in the economic potential of bee products.
“We came with a commercial beehive for those eager to learn how to harness bee resources. We demonstrated how the bees’ trips for water are similar to their trips for food,” Kiemi said.
He noted that the beehive is capable of producing a range of products, including bee glue (propolis), bee venom, bee bread, and pollen.
“This hive has proven to be very profitable because it yields a variety of marketable products,” he added.
Kiemi also expressed his vision of making Singida a hub for tourism through the KIJINI CHA NYUKI( Bee Village) attracting visitors eager to witness beekeeping practices and increased honey production firsthand.
“Singida will become one of the region’s tourism attractions. Through Kijiji cha Nyuki, we’ll showcase how we boost production,” he said.
He further praised the government’s investment in the fisheries sector, particularly the use of drones to enhance safety for fishermen. Kiemi pointed out that this technology could also benefit Kijji cha Nyuki, as it could help monitor students during hive visits — tracking when they arrive, open the hives, and close them — ensuring both safety and efficiency.
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