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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KENYA HARZARDOUS WASTE PRODUCER RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION INITIATIVE (KEHAPRO)

Posted on December 24, 2023

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POTATO BLIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING

Posted on December 24, 2023

On 26th September 2023, convened a late blight resistance steering committee meeting at Movenpick Restaurant. The members discussed on the terms of Reference of the committee, looked in to the active ingredients that are commonly used by farmers to control blight, discussed way of regrouping the fungicides for easy identification by the farmers and proper […]

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