Development and Improvement of Processing and Packaging of Honey and Beeswax as Source of Household Income for Mama na Nyuki Group in Busunzu Village, Kibondo District, Tanzania

Seif, Seif Salum (2017) Development and Improvement of Processing and Packaging of Honey and Beeswax as Source of Household Income for Mama na Nyuki Group in Busunzu Village, Kibondo District, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The overall goal of the project was to increase beekeepers income through improved processing and packaging of qualified honey and beeswax in Busunzu village of Kibondo District. This goal was a result of implementing a project titled ‘Development and improvement of processing and packaging of Honey and Beeswax. This project was formulated and implemented by beneficiaries following participatory community needs assessment exercise that was carried at Busunzu village. During CNA, three research questions were investigated; what are available existing skills for Developing and improving processing and packaging of Honey and Beeswax? What are skills needed and that should be put into action for quick development and improvement of processing and packaging of Honey and Beeswax for improved income earning? Both primary and secondary data were collected in line with the research questions. Quantitative data collected during household survey were analysed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. CNA revealed that, 70% of respondents said that their need is to be trained on bee products processing where as 30% depicted that there need is to be trained on packaging of bee products. Various activities planned to achieve set objectives were implemented successfully. However, at the end of project duration, the goal of the project was realized positively as beekeepers are earning Tsh. 117,200/- per bucket that was sold at Tsh. 40,000/- in crude form before intervention, this is an income increase of 75%. The project is sustainable as beekeeping and market of bee products are continuing and positive impact was seen on money spending patterns in the villages for education, clothing, house repairs, constructions, food and project fits in the Tanzania policy to reduce poverty levels.

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