31/05/2026
On 29th May 2026, the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), in partnership with the County Government of Meru, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), AGRA through KSPI Project and Kevian Kenya Ltd, together with stakeholders from across the potato value chain, came together to celebrate the 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨 (𝐈𝐃𝐏) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 under the theme, “𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘, 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉.”
The event was held at 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚, 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐮 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝟐, 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, Kenya, and brought together an estimated 1,000 participants. It highlighted the vital role of potatoes in enhancing food security, creating employment opportunities, improving incomes, and supporting sustainable livelihoods for millions of people. Through exhibitions and interactive engagements, farmers, researchers, policymakers, development partners, and private sector players showcased innovations, shared knowledge, and explored opportunities for collaboration, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the potato sector for greater economic growth and resilience.
The event was made possible through the support of the main sponsors Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) and Kevian Kenya Ltd. Special appreciation also goes to the Gold Sponsors aak-GROW and the International Potato Center (CIP), as well as the Bronze Sponsor Bayer, for their valuable contribution in making the celebration a success.
The event was graced by World Potato Congress (WPC) President Dr. Peter VanderZaag, Dr. Calistus Efukho, Director of the Food Crops Directorate at AFA; Dr. Richard Kimani Rugendo, Managing Director of Kevian Kenya Ltd; Prof. John Nderitu, Chairman of NPCK; Mr. Wachira Kaguongo, CEO of NPCK; and other distinguished guests.
The County Government of Meru - 012
Kenya
AGRA-Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems.
Kevian Kenya ltd
Aak-GROW/CropLife Kenya
International Potato Center
Cropscience Kenya
