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NPCK Advances Standardization of Rooted Apical Cuttings Training Materials
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Kenya’s seed potato sector, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), through the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) supported by AGRA, convened a consultative meeting on 29th June, 2026 to review the Seed Potato Production Training Materials for Rooted Apical Cuttings (RACs). The meeting brought together technical […]
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NPCK Participates in Kenya’s Agriconnect Compact Pre-Launch Event
The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in the pre-launch of the Kenya AgriConnect Compact on 16 June 2026 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Representing the Council at the event were members of the NPCK team, who joined government officials, development partners, private sector players, and other agricultural stakeholders to discuss the […]
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NPCK Partners with aak-GROW and Stakeholders to Inspire the Next Generation of Sustainable Farmers
The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), in partnership with aak-GROW/CropLife Kenya, Egerton University, the 4K Club, and other agricultural stakeholders, held a vibrant Farmers’ Field Day at Egerton University on 5 June 2026. The event brought together farmers, students, extension practitioners, and industry players to showcase innovative technologies and promote Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), […]
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Late Poster Abstract Submission Opens for the 13th World Potato Congress
By Mary Mwende The Late Poster Abstract Submission Portal for the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC 2026) has officially opened, providing researchers, innovators, students, industry professionals, and development practitioners with another opportunity to present their work at one of the world’s premier potato industry events. The decision to reopen submissions follows the overwhelming response and […]
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Editorial: Strong Policy Momentum and Growing Innovation in Kenya’s Potato Sector
May 2026 was a defining month for Kenya’s potato sector, marked by strong policy direction, active stakeholder engagement, and growing regional and global visibility of the value chain. The month began with a significant milestone in Nairobi, where the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Hon. Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, officially endorsed the World Potato […]
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Potato Flakes: Unlocking New Opportunities Through Value Addition.
By Brenda Nyawira, As the demand for convenient and ready-to-use food products continues to grow, potato flakes are emerging as an important value-added product within the potato industry. Produced by cooking, mashing, and dehydrating potatoes into thin flakes, they are widely used in the manufacture of instant mashed potatoes, bakery products, snacks, soups, and other […]
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International Potato Day 2026 Spotlights Innovation, Seed Systems and Market Reforms in Timau
On 29th May 2026, more than 1,200 stakeholders from Kenya’s potato value chain gathered at Kevian Kenya Ltd Farm 2 in Timau, Meru County, for the International Day of Potato (IDP) 2026 celebrations and the Regional Potato Fair, in a major industry event that called for urgent action on innovation, quality seed adoption, and market […]
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NPCK Hosts High-Level Delegation from Namibia to Explore Collaboration in Potato Sector Development
On 14 May 2026, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) hosted a high-level delegation from the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) at its offices in Nairobi, marking an important step towards strengthening collaboration between Kenya and Namibia in the development of the potato sector. The Namibian Agronomic Board is a government agency mandated to regulate […]
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WPC 2026 Receives Major Boost Following High-Level Endorsement from Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe
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
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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13th World Potato Congress 2026
Kenya: 26-30 October 2026
Join the global potato community for an innovative, research-driven, and sustainable agriculture event in the heart of East Africa!
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- Location: Sawela Lodges,Nakuru County, Kenya
- Expected Attendees: Over 1000 representatives from 60+ countries
- Focus: Sustainable practices, global networking, and potato innovation
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