>I have kept a small number of colonies (up to 30) for the last 15 years and
>am going to Zambia for 2 years next October. I would like to try my hand at
>keeping Afrian bees and need some information.
>
>I have heard that there is "top bar hive" that has been used in Kenya. Does
>any one have a reference to construction details?
>
>Any information or advice on keeping bees in Africa would be much appreciated.
>
>TIA Glenn
>
>Glenn McLeod                        Tel. 1(519)268-3003
>776 Cromarty Drive                  Fax. 1(519)268-2613
>Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0              e-mail [log in to unmask]
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>Check with Apiculturist at Guelph University, Guelph, ON.  Some years ago
there was an apiculturist who spent a year or two in one of the African
countries.  On his return, he was featured speaker at the annual Meeting of
the PEI Beekeepers CoOp.  His pictures (Moving, with sound) plus personal
talk were wonderful!  It was like sitting beside the hive!  There is a
wealth of information in this presentation.  I hope there is clue enough for
you to locate it.
 
The University in Nairobi will have materials which you could access, as well
 
Good luck, and enjoy your time there!