Our Story

“Upendo wa Mama” (Mother’s Love)

Mama Hive is a honey and beeswax social enterprise born from the loving hearts of mothers affected by albinism to provide for our children, support one another and challenge the stigma that is attached to marginalized people. Our goal is to craft quality beeswax products that work, and see lives transformed as women are trained in artisan skills and empowered by faith and love.

News and Upcoming Events!

2026 EAC MSME TRADE FAIR

We are delighted that Aikande is representing Mama Hive, Mwanza at the 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda from Oct 30 – Nov 8th!

This regional trade fair brings together entrepreneurs, businesses and other stakeholders from EAC Partner States to showcase products, explore market opportunities and strengthen regional trade and business partnerships. We are excited to join in their aims to promote locally produced goods, support business growth and create opportunities for investment and knowledge exchange.

Beeswax Batiks and Rolled Candles

Saturday, 14 November

10am – 1pm

at Mama Hive, Mwanza

A fun and creative morning for you and your friends. At this adult workshop, you will learn how to make your own beeswax batik and have the opportunity to do some candle rolling and decorating. Mamas will be teaching and helping as you choose your own design and start stamping and then you will choose the colour you would like to dye your batik. Get ready for Christmas making your own personal and unique gifts!

There will coffee and honey maandazi to relax with and also some Mama Hive honey tasting.

Come and find out more about bees and honey and beeswax and the wonderful beekeepers and their hives in the surrounding villages who provide the honey and beeswax!

Come and find Mama Hive at the Isamilo Community Market! We are looking forward to seeing you for the Market and Swim Gala!

We will have a great variety of natural beeswax products to get your Christmas shopping started or gently get you in the mood with some relaxing beeswax Christmas candles! Pick up some local honey and a bag of coffee at the same time.

Children are welcome to come and see what they can make out of Nyuki Stix at our tent while you browse (and these make great stocking stuffers)

Isamilo International School, Mwanza, Tanzania
Friday 1pm – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm

We look forward to seeing you there! Karibuni!

Our Products

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Supporting Women and Children with Albinism

Mama Hive seeks to love, support and empower women who have been marginalized because of albinism or other disabilities. Albinism is a genetic skin condition and in Tanzania its association with witchcraft practices has led to people with albinism (and their mothers) facing abuse, stigma and attack. We want to challenge this mindset and celebrate the value of every life, believing everyone is created with love and given unique gifts and purpose.

Pure, Natural Ingredients

Mama Hive products are made with pure, natural ingredients. We work with local beekeepers to source naturally harvested pure beeswax and honey. Our balms are chemical-free, using natural oils such as neem, coconut and shea butter, with naturally restorative properties. Our Kitenge BeesWraps are sustainably made to help us all be more environmentally friendly at home

Quality That Works

Mama Hive products are hand-crafted with love and care. The women make a range of beeswax products from hand-dipped candles and stamped batiks to natural beeswax balms and Kitenge BeesWraps. Women are trained to craft unique quality products that work well for our customers and care for the environment. Our workshop is a hive of activity and place of community, strength and support.