Samson Beah

Beekeeping Program Officer

Samson Beah

As Tanzania People & Wildlife’s Beekeeping Program Officer, Samson Beah spends most of his time in the bush, overseeing the installation, maintenance, and harvest of over 700 beehives across three villages. Originally from a family of beekeepers on the Maasai Steppe, Samson has been caring for beehives for fifteen years. He graduated in 2013 with an advanced certificate in beekeeping and honey production from Baraka Agricultural College. Samson brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, from apiary and hive management to final product quality control and marketing. He believes that environmentally friendly beekeeping can be a reliable source of income, thus protecting the environment while creating sustainable communities. He explains, “In training communities in modern beekeeping techniques, we can enjoy the sweet taste of Maasai wildflower honey while preserving the rangeland for both livestock and wildlife.”