Safeguarding the Foundation: Combating Fake Seed Dealers

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…

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

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…

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Precision Cultivation: Preparing Land for Successful Potato Production

A successful potato harvest often depends on the preparation that takes place before planting begins. As the long rains season approaches, proper land preparation becomes critical for achieving strong…

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The 13th World Potato Congress: A Global Milestone for Kenya

Kenya’s selection as the host of the 13th World Potato Congress marks a significant milestone for both the country and the wider African agricultural sector. Scheduled to take place in…

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Kenya’s Gold: Apical Cutting Takes Root at Hanna Roses

Following a national conversation sparked by a recent Citizens TV feature on apical cutting—(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQPY-J0f8Ow )dubbed Kenya’s Gold—the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) took the discussion beyond the studio…

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Strengthening internal alignment for effective service delivery

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,…

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

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…

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

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…

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Viazi soko platform.

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…

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