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MERU COUNTY POTATO STRATEGY;
Enhancing implementation through Harmonized stakeholders’ efforts Potato production in Meru County has been on a downward trend due to several existing and upcoming challenges, including difficulty in…
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EMBRACING SMARTPHONES IN DAILY FARM ROUTINES TO BOOST POTATO PRODUCTION
We are living in the 21st Century—an age defined by rapid technological advancement and innovation across all sectors, including agriculture. We’ve progressed from the era of bulky desktop computers…
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NPCK’S VBA ENGAGEMENT MODEL: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN FARMERS AND SERVICES
In a bid to improve productivity and market access for potato farmers in Kenya, National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) has adopted an innovative, farmer-centered approach, the Village-Based Advisors…
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BUILDING GUARDIANS OF AGRICULTURAL QUALITY THROUGH SEED INSPECTOR TRAINING 26TH/JULY 2025
In a country where agriculture forms the backbone of the economy, the role of seed inspectors is crucial. Seed inspectors are the frontline defenders of seed quality, ensuring that…
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CELEBRATING MILESTONES ON THE ROAD TO WPC 2026
This July marks a significant turning point for Kenya’s potato sector and its global positioning as we edge closer to hosting the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC 2026). We…
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VIAZI KINGS CHAMPIONS POTATO SECTOR TRANSFORMATION AT NAKURU’S INTERNATIONAL POTATO DAY
Viazi Kings Limited, a pioneering agribusiness enterprise in Kenya’s potato value chain, continues to set the pace in sector transformation through innovation, farmer empowerment, and market development. Dedicated to…
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YOUTH POWER IN AGRIBUSINESS: SINCY RESEARCH SHINES AT AGRITEC AFRICA 2025 WITH POTATO INNOVATION.
The 10th edition of the Agritec Africa Exhibition and Conference, held on June 11th and 12th, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, brought together stakeholders…
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DRIVING INCLUSIVE AGRIBUSINESS: INSIGHTS FROM THE 2SCALE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE WORKSHOP
As global food systems face growing pressure to become more equitable, sustainable, and resilient, inclusive agribusiness has emerged as a powerful approach for transforming agricultural value chains. Inclusive agribusiness…
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CEHA WORKSHOP RALLIES REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS TO ELIMINATE NON-TARIFF BARRIERS IN AGRICULTURE
Stakeholders from across CEHA focus Countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda) gathered at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Nairobi for the COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA) Regional Workshop on…
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CERTIFIED SEED POTATO PRODUCTION AND CERTIFICATION PROCESS IN KENYA
Producing certified seed potato in Kenya is a structured process regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) to ensure high-quality planting materials. The use of certified seed…
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