Challenges Facing Maasai Women Beekeepers Towards Commercialization of Bee Products: A Case of Arusha District Council.

Lukumay, Mathayo Sandamu (2023) Challenges Facing Maasai Women Beekeepers Towards Commercialization of Bee Products: A Case of Arusha District Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Despite increasing investments in the beekeeping sector in Tanzania, the potential for its commercialization is not yet fully utilized. This study therefore aimed at assessing the challenges facing Maasai women beekeepers towards commercialization of bee products in Arusha district. Beekeeping and products produced in Arusha district were studied and data were collected from 100 respondents included Maasai women beekeepers and Key informants and focused group discussion. Data were analyzed using descriptive method. The study adopted non-probability and random sampling technique in selecting the Maasai women beekeepers from the sample. The findings of this study revealed that traditional way of beekeeping, market insatiability, technical knowhow, expensiveness of beekeeping facilities, level of education and poor quality are the hindrances of the commercialization of bee products in Arusha districts. Therefore, study recommends that, training, empowerment, and services from extension officers should be provided to enable beekeepers in the process of commercialization of bee products as well as expanding the market.

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