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Drought hits beekeeping enterprise leaving farmers distraught

Mariam Hassan, a beekeeper during an interview with Nation.Africa in Makere-Gwano Village in Tana River County.

Photo credit: Stephen Oduor I Nation Media Group.

Four months ago, Jonathan Maro was a prosperous honey trader with more than 12 beehives under his management.

He would harvest between 25kg and 30kg from one beehive in a good season, making more than Sh300,000.