• Showcasing Africa’s Potato Industry to the World

    Posted on October 9, 2026

    The 13th World Potato Congress is fast approaching, with Kenya set to host the long-awaited global event in Naivasha from 26–30 October 2026. For the first time, the Congress will be held in Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing together stakeholders from across the global potato industry under the theme “Global Potato Partnership for Enhanced Food Systems, Nutrition […]

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  • Call for Stronger Action to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

    Posted on October 9, 2026

    On 29 September 2026, NPCK participated in the one-day 2nd National Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Food Loss and Waste (FLW). Building on the outcomes of the first stakeholder dialogue held in May 2026, the forum underscored the urgent need to intensify efforts to reduce food loss and waste, currently estimated at 30–40% along the food supply […]

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  • NPCK strengthens VBA capacity on quality seed and safe pest management

    Posted on October 9, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), in collaboration with AAK-GROW/CropLife Kenya, conducted a training for Village-Based Advisors (VBAs) in Elburgon on 9 September 2026. The training focused on strengthening the capacity of VBAs to support farmers with access to quality potato seed, safe use of pest control products and improved production practices. A total […]

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  • ASNET presents sector input on Crops Law Amendment Bill

    Posted on October 9, 2026

    The Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) engaged the Departmental Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Livestock on 5 September 2026 during a public participation forum on the Crops Law (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The proposed Bill seeks to rationalize agricultural financing through the establishment of the Kenya Agribusiness Development Corporation Limited (KADCO). The public participation forum provided an […]

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  • WPC Kenya 2026: Countdown to the global potato gathering

    Posted on October 9, 2026

    The 13th World Potato Congress (WPC) Kenya 2026 is set to bring together the global potato community in Naivasha from 26–30 October 2026, with delegates from 62 countries already registered for the landmark Congress, the first WPC to be hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa. Held under the theme Global Potato Partnership for Enhanced Food Systems, Nutrition […]

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  • NPCK Participates in KEPHIS Phytosanitary and Seed Quality Conference

    Posted on October 9, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in the International Phytosanitary and Seed Quality Conference 2026, held from 14–17 September under the theme “Revitalizing Phytosanitary and Seed Systems for Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture.” The conference was convened by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) and its partners and officially opened by the Principal […]

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  • Kenya’s Potato Moment

    Posted on September 7, 2026

    Kenya’s potato industry continues to gain momentum as stakeholders across the value chain invest in solutions that respond to the needs of farmers and the wider industry. From seed systems and farmer information to digital platforms and international engagement, the sector is seeing developments that are creating new opportunities for growth. At the National Potato […]

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  • WPC 2026 Preparations Gather Pace as Full Programme Goes Live

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    The submission window for late poster abstracts for the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC) 2026 officially closed in August as preparations gather pace for the global event, which will take place from 26 to 30 October 2026 at Sawela Lodges in Naivasha, Kenya. In another major milestone ahead of the Congress, the full WPC 2026 […]

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  • WPC 2026 Launches Youth Engagement and 4K Club Legacy Programme

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    The 13th World Potato Congress (WPC) 2026 has launched a Youth Engagement and 4K Club Programme aimed at equipping young people with practical agricultural skills while creating a lasting legacy beyond the Congress. The initiative brings together 40 members of 4K Clubs from Nairobi and Nakuru counties, representing ten participating schools in Nakuru County. The […]

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  • NPCK Showcases Sustainable Potato Technologies at Kaimosi Expo

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), through the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) funded by AGRA, participated in the Kaimosi Agricultural Expo held on 7th August 2026, showcasing sustainable potato production technologies to farmers and other stakeholders. The event brought together more than 3,000 farmers and over 150 exhibitors from across the agricultural sector. […]

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