• INTERNATIONAL DAY OF POTATO 2025

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    NPCK successfully hosted a two-day celebration to mark the International Day of Potato (IDP), drawing together more than 3,000 participants from across the potato value chain. The events highlighted youth innovation, policy commitment, stakeholder collaboration, and sector-wide transformation in Kenya’s potato industry. A section of participants during the International day of potato 2025 The celebrations […]

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  • SHAPING HISTORY, CULTIVATING THE FUTURE OF KENYA’S POTATO SECTOR

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    This May, Kenya’s potato sector stood at a defining moment of progress, promise, and purpose. From energizing field-level engagement in Nandi County to celebrating global milestones through the International Day of the Potato (IDP), the month brought together farmers, policymakers, youth, researchers, and development partners under a united vision: a resilient, inclusive, and thriving potato […]

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  • NPCK and ASARECA Strengthen Collaboration to Boost the Potato Value Chain

    Posted on June 9, 2025

    Kampala, Uganda – May 26, 2025The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) and the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) have formalized their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their shared commitment to enhance the performance and sustainability of the potato value chain in the region. The MoU […]

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  • UNLOCKING PRODUCTIVITY: WHY MECHANIZATION MATTERS IN POTATO FARMING

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    Potato farming is a major source of food and income in Kenya, especially in high-potential areas like Meru, Nyeri, and Nakuru. Yet many farmers continue to struggle with low yields and high labor demands due to reliance on manual farming methods. The solution is mechanization: the use of machines to handle key farm tasks—saving time, […]

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  • EMPOWERING NANDI COUNTY POTATO FARMERS: NPCK-KSPI LEADS HARVESTING AND LONG RAINS PLANTING DEMONSTRATIONS

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    In a major boost to potato farming in Nandi County, NPCK, through the KSPI, successfully concluded a series of training and demonstration farm activities focused on equipping farmers with practical knowledge in improved potato production practices. These activities took place in the sub-counties of Nandi Hills, Chesumei, and Aldai, culminating in harvesting and hands-on training […]

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  • THE YIELD AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF WASTE POTATO PEEL

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    Waste potato peels, commonly regarded as an agro-industrial byproduct, possess notable yield and quality characteristics that make them valuable for various applications such as bioenergy, animal feed, food additives, and biodegradable materials. The yield of potato peels varies depending on the type of potato and the method used when peeling. One of the main physical […]

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  • 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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