Charlene Ruto, the daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, recently shared her experience of being stung by bees while harvesting honey at her grandparents’ farm in Uasin Gishu County.
In a statement posted on Twitter, Ruto said that she was stung three times because her beekeeping suit was not fully zipped up. However, she said that the stings were not serious and that she learned a valuable lesson about the importance of safety in beekeeping.
Ruto has been vocal about her interest in apiculture, and she has also taken steps to promote beekeeping in Kenya. In April, she announced that she was incorporating the “bottom-up” economic model, which is championed by her father, into her beekeeping business. She also changed her Instagram bio to read “Bee Mum.”
Ruto’s experience of being stung by bees is a reminder of the importance of safety in beekeeping. However, it is also a testament to the resilience of beekeepers, who are willing to put up with some discomfort in order to produce honey.
William Ruto’s passion for beekeeping is an inspiration to others, and she is helping to raise awareness of the importance of bees to the environment. She is also helping to promote beekeeping as a viable business opportunity in Kenya.
