Kenya Top Bar Bee Hive (Horizontal) — 20L Capacity
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Sale price
KSh4,310.34
Regular price
KSh5,172.41
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Kenya Top Bar Hive (KTB20L) (Horizontal)
Sale price
KSh4,310.34
Regular price
KSh5,172.41
🐝 Kenya Top Bar Bee Hive (Horizontal) — 15–20kg Honey Capacity
An enlarged Kenya Top Bar Hive (KTBH) designed for higher honey yields while maintaining the natural, bee-friendly principles of traditional top bar beekeeping. This hive is slightly larger than a standard KTBH, with a capacity of 15–20 kg of honey per harvest. Built for the serious apiarist who values sustainability, quality, and respect for the bees.
🔧 Specifications
| Type | Kenya Top Bar Hive (Horizontal — Enlarged) |
| Honey Capacity | 15–20 kg per harvest |
| Material | Kiln-dried, sustainably-sourced timber |
| Finish | Weatherproof exterior coating (solar-baked, VOC-free) |
| Configuration | Horizontal inclination, fits 30–32 top bars |
| Hive body (empty) | ~14 kg |
| Hive body (full) | ~35 kg (with 15–20kg honey + bees + comb) |
🌱 95% Sustainable Manufacturing Process
At Longspear Equatorial, we don't just make hives — we steward the land. Our manufacturing process is built on sustainability from the ground up:
- ☀️ Solar-powered workshop — our entire manufacturing facility runs on solar energy. Kiln-drying, cutting, assembly, and finishing are powered by the Kenyan sun.
- 🌳 We planted first, then built — before we cut a single board, we established sustainable timber forests. Our wood supply comes from our own 200+ acre Eucalyptus plantation and managed woodlots, ensuring every hive we build contributes to reforestation.
- ♻️ Minimal waste — offcuts and sawdust are composted or repurposed. Our kiln uses solar-heated air circulation, eliminating the need for fossil fuels.
- 🎨 Low-VOC finishes — our weatherproof coatings are applied using solar-cured methods, reducing chemical runoff and emissions.
- 👥 Community employment — hives are handcrafted by skilled local carpenters from West Pokot and the surrounding region, providing sustainable livelihoods.
✅ Why Choose Our Enlarged KTBH?
- 🍯 15–20kg honey capacity — larger than standard KTBH, ideal for serious production
- 🌍 Proven African design — optimized for Apis mellifera scutellata and local conditions
- 👐 Minimal lifting — horizontal design means no heavy box stacking
- 🐝 Bee-friendly — natural comb building, crush-and-strain harvest, less stress on colonies
- 💰 Cost-effective — no frames, no foundation, no extractor needed
- 🌿 Sustainably made — 95% sustainable process from forest to finished hive
💵 Cost Breakdown
| Sustainably-sourced timber (kiln-dried) | KSh 3,500 |
| Skilled carpentry & assembly | KSh 1,800 |
| Solar-baked weatherproof coating | KSh 800 |
| Top bars (32 pieces, pre-cut & waxed) | KSh 1,200 |
| Transport & handling | KSh 700 |
| Total per hive | KSh 8,000 (≈ $55 USD) |
Optional: On-site installation, apiary setup, and bee colony introduction available at additional cost.
📦 Order & Delivery
- Availability: 200 hives in stock — ready for dispatch
- Delivery (Kenya): 3–7 business days via courier. Free delivery for orders of 5+ hives.
- International: Contact us for shipping quotes. Hives ship flat-packed for easy assembly.
- Bulk & institutional orders: Discounts available for 20+ hives. Ideal for cooperatives, schools, and commercial apiaries.
Kenya Top Bar Specialist · Longspear Equatorial Import-Export Co. Ltd · 95% Sustainable · Proudly made in Kenya