Bee Venom Therapy Offers Relief for Chronic Conditions
In Kandara subcounty, Murang'a County, a quiet transformation is happening at a small tented therapy center. Patients travel from across Kenya to receive an unusual but promising treatment—bee venom therapy.
From Pain to Healing
Milkah Wairimu, 48, a market trader, has suffered from back and joint pain for years due to arthritis. Despite medication and warm clothing, the pain worsened, particularly during cold seasons. Swelling in her feet and constant pain made life difficult, even requiring doctors to extract fluid from her joints.
Her breakthrough came when a fellow trader recommended Bella Apitherapy Centre. After just one session with three bee stings per knee, her swelling reduced significantly, and for the first time in a while, she stopped using painkillers.
"The stings are painful, but not as painful as arthritis. I haven't taken any painkillers since I started."
What is Bee Venom Therapy?
Bee venom therapy, or apitherapy, involves the controlled application of bee stings to acupuncture points. The treatment has roots as far back as ancient Egypt (2000 BC), Greece (460 BC), and Chinese traditional medicine over 2,000 years ago. Today, it is used to manage:
- Arthritis
- Chronic pain
- Autoimmune disorders
- Skin and neurological conditions
The Man Behind the Bees
Steven Kimani, a civil engineer-turned-apitherapist, runs the centre. He first encountered the therapeutic potential of bees while exploring side hustles in farming. Inspired by observing bees pollinating avocado trees, Kimani studied apitherapy in Romania and advanced beekeeping with a Dutch company.
He now manages 150 beehives at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) grounds. From these hives, he harvests bee venom, wax, honey, propolis, pollen, royal jelly, drone larvae, and even beehive air.
Benefits Beyond Venom
Bee products are classified by their nectar sources—eucalyptus, mangrove, acacia, and forest. These types help manage various conditions:
Highland honey
Treats respiratory issues
Lowland honey
Effective for skin problems
Propolis
Natural sunscreen, great for ulcers and infections
Royal jelly & drone larvae
Used for reproductive health
Rising Demand & Proven Results
Despite initial skepticism, Kimani now attends to 25–40 clients daily. Many report lasting pain relief and improved mobility. Bee venom boosts immunity by stimulating antibody production. Clients with arthritis, stroke, and even cancer survivors have seen remarkable results.
"I could not move before. Now, I prune bananas and go to the farm. Bee therapy saved me."
A Natural Path to Wellness
Bee venom therapy is increasingly recognized as a powerful complementary treatment alongside conventional medicine. As Kimani puts it:
"The body has 13 acupuncture points. When stung correctly, each heals a different part of the body."
Beyond therapy, Kimani produces creams, herbal teas, and syrups, and also trains farmers on modern beekeeping practices.
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