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May 2026 was a defining month for Kenyaโs potato sector, marked by strong policy direction, active stakeholder engagement, and growing regional and global visibility of the value chain. |
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WPC 2026 Receives Major Boost Following High-Level Endorsement from Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe |
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The World Potato Congress (WPC 2026) received a significant boost following strong endorsement from the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Hon. Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, during a high-level briefing held on 20th May 2026 at Kilimo House, Nairobi. |
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International Potato Day 2026 Spotlights Innovation, Seed Systems and Market Reforms in Timau |
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On 29th May 2026, more than 1,200 stakeholders from Kenyaโs potato value chain gathered at Kevian Kenya Ltd Farm 2 in Timau, Meru County, for the International Day of Potato (IDP) 2026 celebrations and the Regional Potato Fair, in a major industry event that called for urgent action on innovation, quality seed adoption, and market reforms. |
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World Potato Congress 2026 Preparations Reach Key Milestone Through LOC Review Meeting and Strategic Field Engagements |
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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 on next steps. |
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Stakeholders Unite to Tackle Food Loss and Food Waste in Kenya |
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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 in Kenya. |
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FIPS-AFRICA Showcases the Power of Rooted Apical Cuttings in Expanding Access to Quality Seed Potatoes |
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On 7th and 8th May 2026, stakeholders in Kenyaโs potato sector gathered in Molo, Nakuru County, for a two-day learning and exchange forum convened by FIPS-Africa. |
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Cultivating the Future: How Drone Technology is Transforming Kenya's Potato Value Chain |
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Today, a new era of data-driven agriculture is taking flight. Fahari Aviation, established in 2020 as a Kenya Airways subsidiary and a KCAA-accredited UAS training centre and licensed commercial operator,[3] has partnered with NPCK to redefine what is possible for Kenya's potato value chain. |
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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 |
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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 ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฎ, ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐จ. |
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NPCK Hosts High-Level Delegation from Namibia to Explore Collaboration in Potato Sector Development |
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On 14 May 2026, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) hosted a high-level delegation from the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) at its offices in Nairobi, marking an important step towards strengthening collaboration between Kenya and Namibia in the development of the potato sector. |
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Potato Flakes: Unlocking New Opportunities Through Value Addition. |
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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. |
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