• Irish Potato Regulations 2019.

    Posted on June 5, 2026

    The 2019 Regulations enforce 50kg standard packaging and farmer registration to protect producers from exploitation. These laws mandate quality control through sorting and grading to ensure food safety and fair trade. The Irish Potato Regulations 2019 were introduced to improve product quality, protect farmers from exploitation, and standardize trade practices. A fundamental pillar of these […]

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  • Navigating the 2026 Long Rains

    Posted on June 5, 2026

    The 2026 long rains offer a chance to replenish soil moisture through early planting. Success depends on proactive disease scouting for late blight and implementing robust drainage to prevent waterlogging. The March–May 2026 long rains provide a crucial opportunity for farmers to recover from the severe drought experienced in late 2025. While the Kenya Meteorological […]

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  • Building a Stronger Potato Sector Through Innovation, Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

    Posted on June 5, 2026

    Kenya’s potato industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Once viewed primarily as a food security crop, the potato has increasingly become a strategic value chain capable of creating jobs, generating income, supporting agribusiness growth, and strengthening rural livelihoods. This transformation is being driven by deliberate efforts to improve seed systems, enhance farmer knowledge, strengthen market […]

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  • WPC 2026 Advances with Open Call for Travel Bursary Programme

    Posted on April 30, 2026

    Preparations for the World Potato Congress 2026, set to be hosted in Kenya, continue to gather momentum with the official launch of the Travel Bursary Programme, a key initiative aimed at enhancing global participation and inclusivity. The programme is designed to support delegates, particularly from Africa, Asia, and South America, to attend the Congress. By […]

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  • Strengthening internal alignment for effective service delivery

    Posted on February 10, 2026

    As NPCK continues to expand its mandate and deepen engagement across the potato value chain, the need for a well-aligned, resilient, and high-performing team remains critical. In this context, NPCK recently convened a structured team-building session aimed at strengthening internal capacity and enhancing cross-departmental collaboration. The session was deliberately designed as a capacity-strengthening intervention, focusing […]

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  • Climate-Smart Agriculture: Building Resilience in Kenya’s Potato Sector.

    Posted on February 6, 2026

    Changing climate patterns are making Kenya’s agricultural seasons increasingly unpredictable. For farmers, this means greater uncertainty and growing risks to productivity and food security. In response, the National Potato Council of Kenya is championing Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) as a practical pathway to building a more resilient and sustainable potato sector. Over the years, NPCK has […]

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  • Vision 2035: The Potato Industry Master Plan.

    Posted on February 6, 2026

    Sustainable growth in the potato sector requires long-term planning and coordinated action. To guide this progress, the National Potato Council of Kenya is spearheading the development of the Potato Industry Master Plan (2026–2035). This ten-year roadmap is designed to guide investment, policy development, and innovation across the potato value chain. The goal is to address […]

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  • 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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