CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY FORUM

The Captains of the Potato Industry Dinner, held on December 20th at Pride Inn Azure in Nairobi, was a spectacular evening dedicated to celebrating the milestones and achievements in…

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ENHANCING REGIONAL TRADE

Trade in potato among EAC (East Africa Community) member countries exists due to comparative advantages in some countries over others. For this to take place, commodities must transit across…

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COMESA-EAC HORTICULTURE ACCELERATOR (CEHA) REGIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN (2025-2035)

COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA) was created in 2022 by public and private sector partners to better coordinate policy, value chain development programs, financing, and Research and Development (R&D) of…

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RE-LAUNCH OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CROPS IRISH POTATO REGULATIONS 2019

The Crops Irish Potato regulations were established to create a supportive policy and regulatory framework aimed at addressing the key challenges within the potato subsector. When fully implemented, they…

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NPCK AND NANDI COUNTY SIGN MOU

NPCK signed an MOU with Nandi County Government to Boost Potato Farming on 19th December 2024. This partnership is part of the Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative (KSPI) Project, supported…

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THE EXPANDING MARKET FOR POTATOES

Potato has always been a resilient and versatile crop, and today’s market is growing richer with opportunities that go beyond traditional uses. As demand for potatoes expands into new…

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POTATO MARKETING IN KENYA: HARMONIZATION AND STRATEGIC STRUCTURING

Potato marketing in Kenya is evolving into a structured system aimed at enhancing profitability for farmers and stakeholders. One key approach is contract marketing, which fosters agreements between farmers…

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PROPOSED INTRODUCTION FOR CULTIVATION OF POTATO (solanum tuberosum l.) WITH RESISTANCE TO LATE BLIGHT (phytophthora infestans) DEVELOPED THROUGH MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) in collaboration with International Potato Center (CIP), and African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have proposed a release of Potato (solanum tuberosum1.) with…

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BACTERIAL WILT IN POTATOES

Bacterial wilt is caused by a soil-borne bacterium named Ralstonia Solanacearum (formerly Pseudomonas Solanacearum). Potato wilt bacterium mainly inhabits the roots and enters the root system at points of…

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INNOVATIONS AND SOLUTIONS IN POTATO PRODUCTION IN KENYA

Potato consumption has been rapidly growing in Kenya, driving the need to increase production and improve quality and access to the markets. It is, therefore, important for all stakeholders…

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