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This month's newsletter arrives at a genuinely exciting moment for Kenya's potato sector. The countdown to the World Potato Congress 2026 is well and truly underway, with Kenya Airways now confirmed as the Official Airline Partner, we are beginning to see a national coalition take shape around what promises to be a landmark event for Kenyan agriculture on the world stage... |
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Kenya Airways Confirmed as Official Airline Partner for WPC 2026. |
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In a significant milestone for the upcoming World Potato Congress 2026, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) met with Kenya Airways leadership on 18 February 2026 at the airline's Head Office to formalize a partnership that will see the Pride of Africa serve as the official airline for the event... |
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Call for Abstracts: World Potato Congress 2026, Kenya. |
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With registration now open, the journey to the 13th biennial World Potato Congress, to be held in Kenya in October 2026 (#WPC2026Kenya), has officially begun. The Congress invites abstract submissions across a broad range of topics for both oral and poster presentations... |
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NPCK Showcases Kenya's Potato Sector at the 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026 |
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The National Potato Council of Kenya participated in the 9th Africa Agri Expo held on 11–12 February 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre... |
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Viazisoko: Transforming Potato Farming Through Digital Innovation. |
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Designed as a digital marketplace and information hub, Viazisoko connects potato farmers with trusted service providers across the value chain... |
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Celebrating the Role of Women in Kenya's Potato Sector. |
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Women play a vital role in Kenya's potato industry, contributing significantly to production, farm management, and household food security... |
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NPCK Participates in Seed Potato Propagators Training, Lari. |
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In February 2026, NPCK participated in the Seed Potato Propagators Training held in Lari, Kiambu County, organised by KEPHIS... |
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NPCK and Viazi Kings Visit Techfarm Seed Unit and Baraka Agriculture College, Molo. |
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On 11 February 2026, NPCK, together with Viazi Kings Ltd, paid a visit to Techfarm Seed Unit and Baraka Agriculture College, both based in Molo, to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration within the potato value chain... |
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Long Rains Season Underway: NPCK and Viazi Kings Launch Countrywide Certified Seed Distribution. |
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The long rain season has arrived and with it, a significant milestone for certified seed access across Kenya. On 20 February 2026, NPCK in conjunction with Viazi Kings Ltd commenced a countrywide distribution of certified potato seeds purchased through the Viazisoko digital platform, just in time for the planting season... |
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