• BOOSTING POTATO FARMING IN NANDI: FARMER TRAININGS AND PROGRESS UNDER KSPI

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    On 6th May 2025, NPCK through the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) funded by AGRA, participated in the Nandi County Agriculture Sector Steering Committee (CASSCOM) meeting held in Kapsabet. The meeting brought together key stakeholders implementing agricultural projects in the county to foster collaboration, reduce duplication, and maximize impact for farmers. Among the organizations represented […]

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  • UNLOCKING WEALTH FROM THE SOIL: STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN THE POTATO VALUE CHAIN AND SEED POTATO PRODUCTION

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    Potatoes are not just a staple food in Kenya, they are a powerful economic crop with the potential to uplift livelihoods and drive National economic growth. Among the most promising opportunities within the potato value chain is seed potato production, a high-impact agribusiness investment with rising demand and strong returns. Certified seed potatoes are the […]

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  • RE-LAUNCH OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CROPS (IRISH POTATO) REGULATIONS 2019

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    The International Day of Potato, a key annual event in the potato industry organized by NPCK and stakeholders, held on 30th May at KALRO Marindas, Nakuru, highlighted the resilience and global significance of the potato in sustaining livelihoods, under the theme ‘Shaping History, Feeding Future’. The event showcased the crop’s vital role in food security […]

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  • CATALYZING INCLUSIVE AGRI-FINANCING: KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM FINAS 2025

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    From May 20th to 22nd, NPCK participated in the Financing Agri-food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2025 dialogue. It convened stakeholders both locally and globally to explore innovative and inclusive financing models for resilient food systems. Themed around local ownership and sustainable solutions, the forum emphasized aligning national policies such as the domestication of the Kampala Declaration […]

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  • CERTIFIED SEED POTATO AVAILABILITY FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    NPCK plays a vital role in promoting and developing the potato sector in the country. Its efforts focus on improving production, quality, and marketing of potatoes while supporting farmers through training and access to better seed varieties. In line with this, the table below summarizes the availability of seed potatoes from registered seed potato merchants […]

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  • HERBICIDE DRIFT IN KALRO MARIDAS MOLO: IMPORTANCE OF RESPONSIBLE SPRAYING PRACTICES

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    Herbicide drift occurs when spray droplets are carried by wind or air currents away from the intended target area. This can lead to unintended exposure of nearby crops, water bodies, animals, and even people to harmful chemicals. In this case, potatoes, a crop particularly sensitive to certain herbicides, were unintentionally exposed. The effects included leaf […]

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  • INTERNATIONAL DAY OF POTATO 2025

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    NPCK successfully hosted a two-day celebration to mark the International Day of Potato (IDP), drawing together more than 3,000 participants from across the potato value chain. The events highlighted youth innovation, policy commitment, stakeholder collaboration, and sector-wide transformation in Kenya’s potato industry. A section of participants during the International day of potato 2025 The celebrations […]

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  • SHAPING HISTORY, CULTIVATING THE FUTURE OF KENYA’S POTATO SECTOR

    Posted on June 13, 2025

    This May, Kenya’s potato sector stood at a defining moment of progress, promise, and purpose. From energizing field-level engagement in Nandi County to celebrating global milestones through the International Day of the Potato (IDP), the month brought together farmers, policymakers, youth, researchers, and development partners under a united vision: a resilient, inclusive, and thriving potato […]

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  • NPCK and ASARECA Strengthen Collaboration to Boost the Potato Value Chain

    Posted on June 9, 2025

    Kampala, Uganda – May 26, 2025The National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) and the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) have formalized their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their shared commitment to enhance the performance and sustainability of the potato value chain in the region. The MoU […]

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  • UNLOCKING PRODUCTIVITY: WHY MECHANIZATION MATTERS IN POTATO FARMING

    Posted on May 21, 2025

    Potato farming is a major source of food and income in Kenya, especially in high-potential areas like Meru, Nyeri, and Nakuru. Yet many farmers continue to struggle with low yields and high labor demands due to reliance on manual farming methods. The solution is mechanization: the use of machines to handle key farm tasks—saving time, […]

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