Long Rains Season Underway: NPCK and Viazi Kings Launch Countrywide Certified Seed Distribution.

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…

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NPCK and Viazi Kings Visit Techfarm Seed Unit and Baraka Agriculture College, Molo.

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…

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NPCK Participates in Seed Potato Propagators Training, Lari.

In February 2026, NPCK participated in the Seed Potato Propagators Training held in Lari, Kiambu County, organised by KEPHIS. The training addressed key challenges in potato production, including pest…

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Celebrating the Role of Women in Kenya’s Potato Sector.

Women play a vital role in Kenya’s potato industry, contributing significantly to production, farm management, and household food security. Across major potato-growing regions, women are deeply involved in planting,…

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Viazisoko: Transforming Potato Farming Through Digital Innovation.

Digital technology is increasingly reshaping Kenya’s agricultural sector, giving farmers faster access to information, services, and markets. Within the potato value chain, one of the most impactful innovations has…

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NPCK Showcases Kenya’s Potato Sector at the 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026

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. The event brought together agribusiness…

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Call for Abstracts: World Potato Congress 2026, Kenya.

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…

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Kenya Airways Confirmed as Official Airline Partner for WPC 2026.

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…

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Viazi Soko: Strengthening Market Transparency in the Potato Sector

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…

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