From freshly harvested potatoes to ready-to-cook fries, Wanjiru Mambo demonstrates how Wedgehut Foods adds value to Kenyan potatoes and creates new market opportunities for local growers.
October 09, 2026
From Farm to Fries: The Fry Industry in Kenya Prepares to Welcome the World
Ahead of World Potato Congress 2026, Wanjiru Mambo discusses the growth of Kenya's potato-processing industry, Wedgehut Foods' expansion, supply-chain challenges and opportunities for farmers, local processors and regional markets.
Kenya
European potato field. Courtesy: European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA)
May 23, 2023
World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya
World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that World Potato Congress 2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the event is 'Developing Global Potato Partnerships for Enhanced Food Systems, Food Security and International Trade'.
Kenya
Kenya seeks funding for seed potato study
February 23, 2021
Kenya seeks funding for seed potato study
Kenya has applied for a Sh656 million grant from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to boost research on potato seed production and cut reliance on imports.
Kenya