• WPC 2026 Receives Major Boost Following High-Level Endorsement from Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe

    Posted on June 9, 2026

    The World Potato Congress (WPC 2026)  received a significant boost following strong endorsement from the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Hon. Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, during a high-level briefing held on 20th May 2026 at Kilimo House, Nairobi. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for WPC 2026 met the Cabinet Secretary to provide an update […]

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  • International Potato Day 2026 in Maseru, Lesotho: A Global Platform Reinforcing Potatoes as a Driver of Food Security and Rural Transformation

    Posted on June 9, 2026

    On 29th May 2026, Dr. Dinah Borus represented the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) at the International Day of Potato (IDP) 2026 celebrations held in 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐮, 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨. The event, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), brought together over 300 potato stakeholders from across the country and partner organizations, […]

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  • FIPS-AFRICA Showcases the Power of Rooted Apical Cuttings in Expanding Access to Quality Seed Potatoes

    Posted on June 8, 2026

    On 7th and 8th May 2026, stakeholders in Kenya’s potato sector gathered in Molo, Nakuru County, for a two-day learning and exchange forum convened by FIPS-Africa. The meeting brought together key players in the potato value chain, including the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), Egerton University, the County Government of Nakuru, Farm Africa, […]

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  • Stakeholders Unite to Tackle Food Loss and Food Waste in Kenya

    Posted on June 8, 2026

    On 5th May 2026, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in a one-day stakeholder forum focused on identifying homegrown solutions to address food loss and food waste in Kenya. The forum highlighted the urgent need for collective action to curb the significant losses occurring along the country’s food supply chains, which continue to […]

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  • World Potato Congress 2026 Preparations Reach Key Milestone Through LOC Review Meeting and Strategic Field Engagements

    Posted on June 8, 2026

    Preparations for the World Potato Congress 2026 are steadily advancing, with a series of coordinated engagements and field activities that brought together all partners to consolidate progress and align on next steps. The process reached a significant point on Wednesday, 27th May 2026, when the full World Potato Congress 2026 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) convened […]

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  • Unlocking Value Through Dehydrated Potato Slices, Dices and Shreds

    Posted on June 8, 2026

    By Brenda Nyawira, As the demand for convenient, shelf-stable food products continues to grow, value addition is becoming increasingly important in the potato industry. Among the emerging opportunities are dehydrated potato products such as slices, dices, and shreds, which offer significant benefits to farmers, processors, retailers, and consumers alike. Dehydration is a process that removes […]

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  • Preparing for International Day of Potato 2026

    Posted on June 8, 2026

    By Brenda Nyawira, Every year, the global community comes together to recognize the important role of potatoes in food security, nutrition, livelihoods, and sustainable agricultural development through the International Day of Potato. Observed annually on 30th May, the day provides a global platform to celebrate the contribution of the potato sector to economies and food […]

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  • Cultivating the Future: How Drone Technology is Transforming Kenya’s Potato Value Chain

    Posted on June 8, 2026

    As the second most important food crop after maize in Kenya, the potato industry is a cornerstone of national food security and livelihoods, employing an estimated 2.5 million people across the value chain.[1] Yet maximising yields is a delicate balancing act. From the constant threat of late blight — which KALRO and CIP experts estimate […]

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  • KSTCIE Strengthens Oversight on Potato Seed and Bio-Inputs

    Posted on June 8, 2026

    By  Mercy Wambui The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in a Kenya Standing Technical Committee on Imports and Exports (KSTCIE) meeting held at Kilimo House on 30th March 2026. The meeting brought together companies involved in the development of biological inputs, including biofertilizers, biostimulants, biopesticides, and other bio-agents under consideration for use in […]

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  • Seed Stakeholders forum at KEPHIS

    Posted on June 8, 2026

    By Mercy Wambui, KEPHIS plays a critical role in quality seed assurance by regulating, inspecting, testing, and certifying seed to ensure that farmers access high-quality planting materials. KEPHIS establishes and enforces seed standards to guarantee genetic purity, physical quality, varietal identity, and freedom from pests and diseases. Representatives from seed companies, industry associations, and regulatory […]

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