The Viazi Soko digital platform has become one of the most important innovations introduced by the National Potato Council of Kenya to improve transparency and access within Kenya’s potato value chain.

The platform connects farmers directly with licensed seed producers and other market actors, helping bridge information gaps that often exist in rural areas.

Through Viazi Soko, farmers can access:

• Verified sources of certified seed potatoes
• Real-time information on seed availability and market prices
• Direct connections to potential buyers
• Reliable information that strengthens farmers’ bargaining power

By using a verified digital platform, farmers can avoid informal communication channels where fraudsters frequently demand advance payments.

NPCK also reminds users that certified seed must always be supplied in sealed bags with intact certification labels from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service.

Through innovations such as Viazi Soko, the National Potato Council of Kenya continues to promote transparency, efficiency, and trust within the potato value chain.

Seed distribution to our customers who ordered through the viazi soko platform