• INNOVATIONS AND SOLUTIONS IN POTATO PRODUCTION IN KENYA

    Posted on October 14, 2024

    Potato consumption has been rapidly growing in Kenya, driving the need to increase production and improve quality and access to the markets. It is, therefore, important for all stakeholders in the potato subsector to work together to implement innovative approaches and solutions, thus addressing farmer’s needs. Several innovative solutions are being implemented to address challenges […]

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  • Potato farm demonstrations

    Posted on October 14, 2024

    During the long rains season from April to August 2024, NPCK, in collaboration with Kisima Farm, IPM Potato Group, Agrico PSA, FreshCrop Ltd, Solynta HPTS, Elgon Kenya, Bayer, Syngenta, Corteva, Lachlan, OCP, Yara, Chiromo Fertilizer Ltd, Ayedos Group Ltd, Biolevel, KPluss, CGA, Syngenta Foundation, Agribase, , Lanyuak Cooperative Society, Ainabkoi farmers’ cooperative, KALRO,  HZPC, The […]

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  • SHORT RAINS SEED DISTRIBUTION

    Posted on October 14, 2024

    NPCK in collaboration with Viazi Kings Limited distributed the seeds to farmers for the short rain season August to October. The bags ordered through Viazisoko digital platform were more than 12,000 certified seeds and distribution is ongoing. The farmers expressed joy in receiving the potato seeds which are becoming difficult to source.  Potatoes is the […]

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  • AT NPCK, WE VALUE COOPERATIVES

    Posted on October 14, 2024

    Through the Reclaim Sustainability Project supported by Solidaridad and Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) project supported by AGRA, NPCK in collaboration with the County government of Meru conducted a capacity enhancement workshop for the Meru Tamu Potato Cooperative on 27th, 28th, and 29th August 2024, at Kirua, Meru County. The main objective was to support […]

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  • Food system transformation -Nairobi City County perspective

    Posted on October 14, 2024

    The transformation of food systems is critical to achieving sustainable development, improving public health, and addressing the challenges of climate change, food security and safety. It emphasizes on the need for systemic changes that address sustainability, equity, and resilience while ensuring that food systems can meet the needs of a growing global population, growing wealth, […]

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  • REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, MERU COUNTY POTATO STRATEGY 2024-2028

    Posted on October 14, 2024

    The County Potato Strategy (CPS) is a policy document that aligns with the National Potato Strategy, Kenya Vision 2030 and County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP). The policy document factors in the contributions of subsector players and development partners in enhancing potato industry performance and growth at the County Level. It also aligns with the Agricultural […]

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  • ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT OF POTATO FARMER GROUPS AND COOPERATIVES

    Posted on October 14, 2024

     NPCK has embarked on conducting a need assessment for farmer groups and cooperatives. The exercise will help in establishing their status quo which includes current gaps, their strengths and areas of improvement to make them effective and sustainable. The Organization Capacity Assessment (OCS) focuses on 4 components for farmer group assessment namely: group governance, operations […]

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  • TRAINING OF VILLAGE-BASED ADVISORS AT EGERTON UNIVERSITY

    Posted on October 14, 2024

     The KSPI project aims to create employment for 4,873 youth and women through Village Based Advisors (VBAs). These VBAs are entrepreneurs recruited to support potato farmers in improving production and generating business opportunities along the potato value chain. NPCK, in collaboration with Egerton University, conducted the first cohort training for 55 VBAs at Egerton University’s […]

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  • THE LAUNCH OF KENYA SUSTAINABLE POTATO INITIATIVE (KSPI)

    Posted on October 14, 2024

    THE LAUNCH OF KENYA SUSTAINABLE POTATO INITIATIVE (KSPI) The Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) is a three-year project funded by AGRA. It runs from 2024 July to June 2027 with three Consortium Members, NPCK, KALRO-Tigoni, and Egerton University. It is being implemented in Laikipia, Meru, Nyandarua, and Nandi Counties. The project envisions to build a […]

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  • POTATO WASTE UPCYCLING IMPROVES REVENUE

    Posted on December 24, 2023

    The amount of waste and by-products of the potato industry is estimated to be around 12-20% of their total production volume. Potato processing generates waste in the form of peels, pulp and rejects. Potato peels, pulp and unmarketable potatoes can further be processed in starch plants, incorporated into animal feed formulations, or turned into ethanol. […]

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