OBJECTIVES
KIWHA aims to
01
Promote
To raise the production and quality of Oku White Honey and other products by the possible means available.
02
Protect
To protect the Kilum-Ijim forest
03
Partner
To collaborate with Government, OAPI and partner with like-minded institutions
ABOUT
All about
KIWHA
The Kilum/Ijim White Honey Association (KIWHA) is the umbrella organization created in March 29th, 2011 and registered under authorized No.122/AR/E26/PS/188 in conformity with Law No.90/053 of 19/12/90 relating to freedom of Association in Cameroon. KIWHA access the production, packaging and marketing of Oku White honey and some honey products. The Association is aimed at bringing together the actors of the honey value chain willing to engage in the original quality approach of the Oku white honey and the preservation of Kilum-Ijim forest. Oku White Honey was recognized and registered as a Geographical Indication Product in 2013 by the African Intellectual Property Organization. Geographical indication (GI) of Oku white honey refers to the certification of the Oku white honey under certification № 003 of 22/07/2013 as Geographical Indication Product. It was in compliance to application № 6201300002 and prefectorial decision № AR/E26/PS of 29th of March 2011 granting the sole operation of KIWHA over the delimitation zone of Kilum-Ijim forest.
BENEFITS
Uniqueness
of Oku White
Honey
Varieties of
Different Flora
in Kilum-Ijim
Forest
The Kilum-Ijim forest brims with diverse plant life, from flowering herbs to medicinal trees.
The Altitude of
Kilum –Ijim
Mountain
Spanning 1600m-3011m, the vast Kilum-Ijim shapes Oku White Honey's unique character.
Physical
properties of
Oku White Honey
and Bee species
Floral-infused, creamy Oku White Honey, crafted by Apis mellifera adansoni bees, boasts a light golden hue and a perfect balance of moisture.
TEAM
Our team is made of
Coordinator
Soh Eric Sentie
Finance and Administrative Officer
Diang Betine Ngoinmoh
BOARD
Our board is made of
Secretary General
Wanyu Napoleon Mbuh
Vice President of Board
Ngwaimbi Simon Chia
President of Board
Bang George Nyamkwi