Community

The women behind the hives

Handeni Honey Co. is 93+ beekeepers strong, spread across 12 villages in Tanga Region. Here are a few of the women whose apiaries fill your jars.

Mama Rehema

Mama Rehema

Founding member, Kwamsisi

The bees taught me patience. Now they feed my grandchildren.

Zainabu M.

Zainabu M.

Youth beekeeper, Kabuku

I finished secondary school with honey money. Now I teach my neighbours.

Mama Fatuma

Mama Fatuma

Harvest lead, Mgambo

Every jar carries the smell of our forest. That's why people come back.

Our Villages

12 villages across Handeni

KwamsisiKabukuMgamboMkataSindeniKidelekoKwedizingaKibirashiKwamngumiChanikaMisimaKonje