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    Posted by npckwebsite on June 9, 2026

    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…


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  • Potato Flakes: Unlocking New Opportunities Through Value Addition.

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 9, 2026

    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…


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  • International Potato Day 2026 Spotlights Innovation, Seed Systems and Market Reforms in Timau

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 9, 2026

    On 29th May 2026, more than 1,200 stakeholders from Kenya’s potato value…


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  • NPCK Hosts High-Level Delegation from Namibia to Explore Collaboration in Potato Sector Development

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 9, 2026

    On 14 May 2026, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) hosted a high-level delegation from the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB)…


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  • WPC 2026 Receives Major Boost Following High-Level Endorsement from Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 9, 2026

    Group Photo: WPC Local Organizing Committee Delegation with the Hon. CS Mutahi Kagwe, CS Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock…


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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

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 9, 2026

    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…


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  • FIPS-AFRICA Showcases the Power of Rooted Apical Cuttings in Expanding Access to Quality Seed Potatoes

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    On 7th and 8th May 2026, stakeholders in Kenya’s potato sector gathered in Molo, Nakuru County, for a two-day learning and exchange forum convened by FIPS-Africa. The meeting brought…


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  • Stakeholders Unite to Tackle Food Loss and Food Waste in Kenya

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    On 5th May 2026, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) participated in a one-day stakeholder forum focused on identifying homegrown solutions to address food loss and food waste…


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  • World Potato Congress 2026 Preparations Reach Key Milestone Through LOC Review Meeting and Strategic Field Engagements

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    Preparations for the World Potato Congress 2026 are steadily advancing, with a series of coordinated engagements and field activities that brought together all partners to consolidate progress and align…


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  • Unlocking Value Through Dehydrated Potato Slices, Dices and Shreds

    Posted by npckwebsite on June 8, 2026

    By Brenda Nyawira, As the demand for convenient, shelf-stable food products continues to grow, value addition is becoming increasingly important in the potato industry. Among the emerging opportunities are dehydrated…


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