• NPCK Leads validation of Laikipia Potato Strategy 2026–2030

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), through the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) funded by AGRA, convened potato value chain stakeholders on 19th August 2026 to validate the Laikipia County Potato Strategy 2026–2030. The validation meeting, held in collaboration with the Laikipia County Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP), brought together stakeholders to review the […]

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  • NPCK Joins Regional Push to Strengthen Farmer Organisations in CAADP Implementation

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in a regional workshop convened by the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) on 11–12 August 2026 in Nairobi, bringing together agricultural stakeholders to strengthen the role of farmer organizations in implementing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration 2026–2035. The workshop focused on strengthening farmer […]

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  • NPCK Participates in FIPS-Africa Review of Decentralized Seed Potato Systems

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) joined potato value chain stakeholders at the FIPS-Africa validation workshop held on 18–19 August 2026 at Sarova Woodlands Hotel in Nakuru, where findings on decentralized seed potato systems were reviewed. The workshop validated findings from a decade of implementation of the Decentralized Seed Potato Multiplier (DSM) and Village-Based […]

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  • NPCK and Solynta Establish Demonstration Plots for SOLHY 023 in Kinangop

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), in collaboration with Solynta, established four demonstration plots of RAC (True Potato Seed) in Kinangop on 29 August. The demonstration plots were established in Mwangaza-Kipipiri, Murungaru, Memo and Forester to showcase SOLHY 023, a hybrid true potato variety developed to offer farmers an alternative approach to potato production. […]

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  • NPCK showcases impact of AGRA-supported potato initiatives at AGRA@20

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in AGRA@20 celebrations on 31 August, showcasing the impact generated through the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) and other past projects supported by AGRA. The event brought together farmers, governments, financiers and private-sector partners to celebrate 20 years of AGRA’s work with African smallholder farmers. The forum […]

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  • Kenya’s Rainfall Outlook for the October–December (OND) 2026 Season

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    Kenya is bracing for an above-average October–December (OND) rainfall season, with a strengthening El Niño expected to bring wetter conditions across much of the country, a forecast that carries significant implications for potato farmers. The outlook was released following the 13th National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF13), held in Nairobi from 24th to 26th August 2026. […]

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  • NPCK 2026 Field Days reach potato farmers in Nakuru, Laikipia and Nandi

    Posted on September 5, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) reached hundreds of potato farmers in Nakuru, Laikipia and Nandi counties through a series of Farmers’ Field Days held in August 2026. The first event, held in Nakuru County on 5 August, was organized in collaboration with the County Government of Nakuru and brought together more than 440 […]

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  • Quality Inputs, Quality Harvest: The Foundation of High Potato Yields.

    Posted on September 4, 2026

    By Stephen Mungai, Choosing the right agricultural inputs is the first step towards profitable potato farming. Potato farming is one of the most rewarding agricultural enterprises in Kenya. However, achieving high yields and quality tubers depends largely on using the right agricultural inputs. Many farmers invest heavily in land preparation and labour but overlook the […]

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  • WPC 2026 Demo Plots Take Shape at FreshCrop

    Posted on August 14, 2026

    With less than three months remaining until the 13th World Potato Congress, excitement is building as delegates from around the world prepare to gather in Naivasha, Kenya, from 26–30 October 2026. This year’s Congress promises to be one of the most dynamic in WPC history, bringing together scientists, growers, processors, policymakers, technology providers and value-chain […]

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  • Editorial

    Posted on August 13, 2026

    Building the Potato Industry Kenya Needs By Mary Mwende, There is a reason potato continues to attract attention across Kenya’s agricultural landscape. It is not only what the crop produces, but what it represents for the people and businesses connected to it. Kenya produces approximately 2.3 million tonnes of potatoes annually from about 240,000 hectares, […]

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