• NPCK Drives Potato Value Chain Transformation Through Successful Regional Trade Fair and Capacity-Building Activities in Nandi County

    Posted on February 6, 2026

    The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), under the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) project, successfully organized a regional potato trade fair and a series of complementary capacity-building activities across Nandi County. The initiative marked a significant milestone in strengthening the potato value chain by integrating technology promotion, market linkages, extension capacity building, and farmer […]

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  • Viazi soko platform.

    Posted on February 6, 2026

    Viazi Soko: Strengthening Market Transparency in the Potato Sector The Viazi Soko digital platform has become one of the most important innovations introduced by the National Potato Council of Kenya to improve transparency and access within Kenya’s potato value chain. The platform connects farmers directly with licensed seed producers and other market actors, helping bridge […]

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  • Safeguarding the Foundation: Combating Fake Seed Dealers.

    Posted on February 5, 2026

    Kenya’s potato value chain is facing a growing threat from increasingly sophisticated fraud. As planting seasons approach, some individuals are taking advantage of farmers’ urgency by posing as certified seed dealers. Through identity theft and online deception, these fraudsters are putting farmers at risk of losing both money and productivity. The National Potato Council of […]

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  • 📢 NOTIFICATION: CALL FOR MATCHING GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDER CEHA

    Posted on January 14, 2026

    The Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA), through the COMESA–EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA), invites eligible agribusinesses to apply for Matching Grants aimed at accelerating growth and sustainability in horticultural value chains. This call targets businesses operating in the following value chains: 🥔 Potato 🥑 Avocado 🧅 Onion 📌 Grant Highlights Grant […]

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  • Laikipia County Potato Strategy 2026-2030

    Posted on December 8, 2025

    The County Potato Strategy (CPS) is a key policy document that guides the development of the potato subsector at the county level. It aligns with the National Potato Strategy, Kenya Vision 2030, BETA agenda, and the County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs). The CPS also incorporates the contributions of subsector players and development partners to enhance […]

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  • Nandi County Farmers Benefit from NPCK Field Days organized by NAVCDP, Crop Insurance Training, and Demonstrations establishment (baby demo) and regional potato trade fair

    Posted on December 8, 2025

    Nandi County—The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has continued to roll out impactful farmer-support activities across the county on the five priority value chains potato value chain being among the five , with and aim of strengthening agricultural productivity and resilience. Farmers Field Days organized by NAVCDP on the five priority value chains […]

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  • Blackleg Disease of Potato: A Key Bacterial Threat, Its Importance, Spread, and Management

    Posted on December 8, 2025

    Blackleg, also known as soft rot is one of the most significant bacterial threats to potato production in Kenya and worldwide. It is primarily caused by Erwinia species (now reclassified broadly into Pectobacterium and Dickeya spp.). According to the KEPHIS Seed Potato Production and Certification Guidelines, Blackleg is widespread in Kenya and is categorized as […]

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  • November Newsletter Editorial

    Posted on December 8, 2025

    As we conclude the month of November, the potato industry continues to demonstrate resilience and progress through strong partnerships, improved farmer capacity, and renewed efforts to strengthen seed systems. This edition highlights key developments across counties, ongoing disease management efforts, and new opportunities within the value chain. A major focus this month is Blackleg disease, […]

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  • What Next for the Implementation of Irish Potato Regulations 2019?

    Posted on November 12, 2025

    The Irish Potato Regulations 2019 were officially re-launched during the International Day of the Potato, under the theme ‘Enhancing the Adoption of Potato Regulations for a Sustainable and Resilient Potato Industry.’ During the launch, the Principal Secretary, State Department of Agriculture, reaffirmed government commitment to support enforcement of the regulations. He also directed that county […]

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  • MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING UNDER THE KSPI PROJECT IN NANDI COUNTY

    Posted on November 12, 2025

    MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING UNDER THE KSPI PROJECT IN NANDI COUNTY, FARMER GROUPS VISITS AND COOPERATIVE, REGIONAL DEMO VISIT AND ESTABLISHMENT IN READINESS FOR PLANTING, PARTNERS PARTICIPATION AT THE DEMO SITE. The Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) continues to make significant progress in Nandi County through coordinated efforts in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). The […]

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