Beekeeping is thriving in Uganda, with the country producing between 100,000 and 200,000 metric tons of honey annually, according to the Uganda Investment Authority. The growing demand suggests significant potential for further expansion.
Sandra Ejang, a bee farmer and honey entrepreneur, began keeping bees as a hobby inspired by her grandmother’s backyard beehives. “As a child, my grandmother had beehives in her backyard, and before we started, the only experience I had with honey was eating it from a comb,” Ejang recalls.
For nearly a decade, Ejang has turned her passion into a profitable business. Her brand, Asali wa Moyo, has become a staple on store shelves. “This year, we are pulling up greatly as we become more commercial. We cater to everybody, from higher-end customers to hotels and restaurants,” she explains.