Lydia Mwachiru

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Lydia Mwachiru |Zeynab Wandati

Ever noticed how the hum of bees can suddenly make you aware of a world you usually tune out? In Kenya, that familiar sound is fading into an eerie silence—and farmers are getting worried. Their avocados are getting smaller, coffee yields dropping, and watermelons are not quite as sweet. With over 40 per cent of bees vanishing in just 14 years and economic losses now hitting Sh14.34 billion yearly, this isn't just about missing honey. It's about missing meals.