COAST REGION, Sept. 2 -- A QUIET economic revolution is unfolding in Coast Region, driven not by industry or technology, but by the steady hum of bees.

Beekeeping, once considered a marginal rural activity, is emerging as a powerful engine for local livelihoods, environmental conservation and regional economic growth.

Increasing hive numbers and soaring honey production are signalling that this age-old practice is rapidly transforming into a commercially viable and socially impactful sector. Recent data from the Coast Region highlights the sectors rapid growth.

Honey production has soared from 7,582.5 kilogrammes in 2023/24 to 12,807.5 kilogrammes in 2024/25, a remarkable increase achieved in just one year.

This expansion reflects bot...