East Africa’s Bee Venom Breakthrough

Often misunderstood, bee venom is now powering a rural income revolution in East Africa—thanks to the innovation and grassroots work of Asili Nexus.
Through ethical harvesting techniques and specialized training, Asili Nexus has created East Africa’s first organized bee venom network. Beekeepers in remote areas now extract venom using electric boards that protect the bees while generating high-value export material.
“It’s not just honey anymore,” says Grace, a beekeeper in Kitui. “I now earn from every milligram of venom—and the bees are safe.”