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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 commenced a countrywide distribution of certified potato seeds purchased through the Viazisoko digital platform, just in time for the planting season. The rollout marks one of […]
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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 deeper collaboration within the potato value chain. The visits centred on three key areas of cooperation: NPCK membership and its benefits to seed producers and agricultural […]
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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 and disease management, 3G technologies available for seed potato production, and the seed certification process. NPCK used the occasion to underscore its role in the potato […]
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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, crop management, harvesting, and marketing, making them key drivers of the sector’s growth. Women make up an estimated 60–80 percent of Kenya’s agricultural workforce. Globally, this […]
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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 been Viazisoko, a digital platform developed by the National Potato Council of Kenya in collaboration with sector partners to support smallholder farmers. Potatoes remain Kenya’s second […]
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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 leaders, policymakers, researchers, investors, and development partners from across Africa. NPCK Consultant Wachira Kaguongo delivered a presentation titled “The Future is Rooted in Potato: Building on […]
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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 submissions across a broad range of topics for both oral and poster presentations. Whether you are an established researcher or early in your career, WPC 2026 […]
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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 Office to formalize a partnership that will see the Pride of Africa serve as the official airline for the event. The meeting agreed on a united […]
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Editorial.
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 […]
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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 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 […]
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