• KENYA POTATO MARKET UPDATE – APRIL 2025 PRICE TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    In April 2025, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) continues to play a key role in enhancing market transparency and supporting evidence-based decision-making within the potato value chain. By systematically collecting and analyzing ware potato price data from major urban markets—including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru, Kajiado, Nakuru, Isiolo, and Nyeri—NPCK provides stakeholders with […]

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  • CROPS IRISH POTATO REGULATIONS 2019, WHAT IT OFFERS

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019 were established to create a supportive policy and regulatory framework aimed at addressing the key challenges within the potato subsector. Components of the regulation; (1) Registration of growers, associations, dealers & collection centers, (2) Registration of processors, warehouses, importers, and exporters, (3) Quality assurance and marketing of Irish potato, […]

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  • POTATO INDUSTRY POISED FOR REVIVAL AS FARMERS ADOPT CLIMATE-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    By Waikwa Maina-Contributor, Nation Media Group (Thursday, April 03, 2025) Hit by the realities of climate change, potato farmers are in a race to adopt climate-friendly technologies, drought-tolerant varieties and certified seed multiplication methods to boost production. Experts believe these innovations will fully commercialise potato farming, reducing reliance on imports and reversing the decline in […]

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  • PROGRESS UPDATE ON CEHA PROJECT: MATCHING GRANTS IN KENYA’S AVOCADO VALUE CHAIN

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    The COMESA East Africa Horticultural Accelerator (CEHA) project is steadily advancing agribusiness growth through its matching grants initiative. In Kenya, two agribusinesses working in the avocado value chain have been successfully prequalified for support under the program. A detailed due diligence exercise was recently carried out to assess the capacity and readiness of these businesses. […]

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  • EMPOWERING THE POTATO SECTOR THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    In line with NPCK’s vision to modernize Kenya’s potato value chain, the IT department has taken a significant step by developing a robust farmer registration system. This digital innovation is enabling real-time data collection and monitoring at the grassroots level. The system is designed for use by NPCK’s Field Officers and Village-Based Advisors (VBAs), who […]

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  • ENHANCING WARE POTATO MARKETING IN KENYA

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    The marketing of ware potatoes in Kenya plays a crucial role in ensuring farmers access profitable markets while meeting consumer demand. NPCK through the KSPI project has taken strategic steps to strengthen market linkages. In collaboration with Viazi Kings, NPCK conducted comprehensive mapping and profiling of market outlets across major cities, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, […]

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  • A SEASON OF GROWTH, INNOVATION, AND UNITY IN KENYA’S POTATO SECTOR

    Posted on May 14, 2025

    As the long rains roll in and the earth begins to soften under the weight of new life, Kenya’s potato sector is witnessing a transformation that is both bold and promising. This edition of the Potato Newsletter captures a snapshot of that momentum, from new seed regulations and digital platforms to youth empowerment and preparation […]

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  • YOUTH AND FARMERS IN NANDI COUNTY EMBRACE DIGITAL AGRICULTURE AND POTATO INNOVATION THROUGH KSPI

    Posted on May 12, 2025

    A wave of agricultural transformation is sweeping across Nandi County, thanks to a series of dynamic training sessions and field demonstrations supported under the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI). Backed by the Nandi County Government and various development partners, the month of March saw both youth and farmers rallying around potato farming as a promising […]

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  • REVOLUTIONIZING SEED POTATO PRODUCTION USING ROOTED APICAL CUTTINGS

    Posted on May 12, 2025

     Rooted Apical Cuttings: Apical cuttings are vegetative parts of the potato taken from the top (apex) of a young potato plant grown in a controlled environment like a screen house or greenhouse. They are a game changer in areas where seed potato production is affected by seed degeneration leading to spread of seed-borne pests and […]

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  • POTATO POST-PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

    Posted on May 12, 2025

    Threshing (Sorting and Curing): After harvesting, potatoes go through a sorting process to ensure only the best quality tubers make it to storage. During this stage, any unwanted materials such as stones, dirt, and plant waste are removed. The tubers are also checked for any signs of disease or pests. Sorting can be done by […]

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