When I first went to Uganda, I did not arrive with a grand plan to save anyone. I was there to explore opportunities, understand the land, and see if beekeeping could work as a real business. Somewhere along that journey, I chanced upon a book. It was The Road to Hell: The Ravaging Effects of Foreign Aid and International Charity  by Michael Maren . The title alone was unsettling. The content was even more so. Maren wrote from experience. He had lived inside the aid system in

As this year comes to a close, I find myself standing at a quiet turning point. Not because everything is settled, but because I am finally ready to close some chapters I have been carrying for a long time. This year was not about arriving. It was about clearing space, so the next season of my life can begin with intention. At the start of the year, I thought my focus would be simple. Build Honey for Harmony into something real. Prove to myself that I could still learn hard t

University of Hohenheim When people taste honey, most think only of its sweetness. For me, honey tells a far deeper story — one written...

For generations in Uganda, beekeeping was considered work for men. Hives were hung high in the trees and hidden deep in the forests,...

Looking back at my 2011 interview with SME Magazine  ( “The Road Less Travelled” ), I’m reminded why I chose to build my honey journey in...

AI generated photo of me Shakespeare said it best: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”  Life is like a...

Python coding I didn’t know going back to school could be this tough. I enrolled in a diploma program with enthusiasm, but honestly,...

You won’t believe the things we’ve done. The places we’ve been, the lives we’ve touched. Everything you thought was impossible - we made...

In 2005, I began collecting used books in Singapore. Friends, families, and even strangers donated piles of storybooks, encyclopedias,...

Back in 2001, when most Singaporeans had yet to imagine beekeeping as a serious industry, I found myself standing on the international...

Having an afternoon tea with Dr. Anne. Living in Uganda was an incredible experience—never a dull moment, and each day offered something...

Honeybees are managed by beekeepers around the world, and their numbers are stable. In fact, honeybees are one of the most cared-for...

Inspecting a newly arrived "tenant". Back in Uganda, trapping bees was more than a skill. It was a way of life. I learned the art of...

Artificial Intelligence often gets talked about in extremes — either as a miracle solution or as a threat. The truth is much simpler:...

Exciting things happening soon! Something is brewing. Our education centre is underway. Hopefully we can see things happening by early...

Two years ago today, I could barely move. Before I got a wheelchair to move around, getting from my bed to the bathroom felt like playing...

This video shares a glimpse of my journey as a beekeeper in Uganda and Rwanda. It’s about more than just bees—it’s about the people, the...

A preliminary AI-rendered representation of a sunflower pollen grain, subject to further verification for botanical accuracy. For over...

Beekeeping is not just about harvesting honey — it's about understanding the delicate science of the hive and the discipline it takes to...

Most people think beekeeping in Uganda, Africa is just about tending to hives and harvesting honey . But when your work takes you deep...