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Women lead beekeeping revolution to protect forests

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Members of Ndoinet Beekeepers group inspect a beehive during a training session at Ndoinet Forest. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Amid the lush greenery of Ndoinet forest, part of the Mau forest complex, the gentle hum of bees blends harmoniously with the rustling of leaves. Grace Kogei, dressed in protective gear, carefully inspects one of her eight beehives.

The mother of four is among the few women who have dared to venture into a domain traditionally dominated by men and she is rewriting the tradition norms through her dedication.

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