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Participants at the launch of the AfricaBlight Network during the 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya.
November 02, 2026
AfricaBlight Network Launched at the World Potato Congress 2026 to Advance Late Blight Management in Africa
AfricaBlight Network launched at the 2026 World Potato Congress in Kenya to strengthen regional collaboration, research, disease forecasting and sustainable late blight management, reducing crop losses and improving potato production across Africa.
World Potato Congress 2026 opens in Naivasha, Kenya, welcoming international delegates for five days of knowledge exchange, industry collaboration and discussions on the future of the global potato sector.
October 29, 2026
World Potato Congress 2026 Opens in Kenya, Bringing Together Delegates From Nearly 70 Countries
World Potato Congress 2026 opened in Naivasha, Kenya, bringing together delegates from nearly 70 countries to explore potato research, agricultural innovation, sustainability and global partnerships for food security, nutrition and trade.
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.
Young participants in Kenya take part in hands-on potato planting activities as part of the WPC 2026 ‘Growing the Future’ Youth Legacy Program, building practical agricultural skills for a sustainable future.
September 22, 2026
World Potato Congress Launches 'Growing the Future' Youth Legacy Program for Kenya WPC 2026
World Potato Congress launches the 'Growing the Future' Youth Engagement & 4K Club Program in Kenya, bringing 40 students from 10 schools together to learn potato production, compete in five categories and build a lasting agricultural legacy.
WPC 2026 Farmers Field Day preparations are underway at FreshCrop, Kenya, bringing farmers and global potato industry stakeholders together for live demonstrations and innovation on 29 October.
September 10, 2026
WPC 2026 Farmers Field Day Takes Shape Ahead of Global Potato Congress in Kenya
WPC 2026 preparations are accelerating in Kenya, with the Farmers Field Day at FreshCrop taking shape alongside new speakers, partners and international registrations ahead of the global potato Congress in Naivasha.
The 13th World Potato Congress, taking place in Naivasha, Kenya, from October 26–30, 2026, marks 100 days to go with new speaker announcements, expanded participation opportunities, and preparations for the first Congress to be held in East Africa
July 23, 2026
World Potato Congress Marks 100-Day Countdown to Historic Kenya Event
With 100 days to go until the 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya, organizers announced new speakers, reopened late poster abstract submissions, and highlighted key program updates, field demonstrations, partnerships, and networking opportunities.
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SOLHY023, Solynta's newly approved Hybrid True Potato Seed variety in Kenya, combines stable field performance with strong late blight resistance to support more resilient potato production.
July 21, 2026
Solynta Expands Hybrid True Potato Seed Portfolio with SOLHY023 Approval in Kenya
Solynta has secured approval for its hybrid true potato seed variety SOLHY023 in Kenya, expanding its HTPS portfolio with stronger late blight resistance and supporting resilient, disease-free potato production through advanced hybrid breeding.
The World Potato Congress has extended the early bird registration deadline for WPC 2026 Kenya until 6 July
July 03, 2026
World Potato Congress 2026 extends early bird registration deadline to 6 July
World Potato Congress extended the early bird registration deadline for its 2026 congress in Naivasha to 6 July. The event will feature technical tours, including Farmer Field Day, and bring together global potato industry delegates and farmers.
Breeders evaluate the frying quality of experimental potato varieties at the Kabete Laboratory of the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
July 01, 2026
Breeding Potato Varieties for Better Fries in Kenya
Potato breeders in Kenya are developing new varieties that combine disease resistance with the frying qualities needed for French fries. The work aims to improve yields, strengthen the potato value chain and deliver better fries for consumers daily.
Farmers in Kenya are evaluating potato varieties developed using wild relatives to combat late blight, a strategy aimed at reducing pesticide use and lowering production costs for smallholder growers.
June 23, 2026
Wild potato genes help East African farmers cut pesticide costs and fight late blight
East African potato farmers face rising costs from late blight. Through the Crop Trust's BOLD project, breeders and farmers are testing potatoes with wild resistance traits to cut spraying, lower costs and improve food security in Kenya and Uganda.
World Potato Congress to Host Exclusive Webinar
June 09, 2026
World Potato Congress 2026 Kenya: Exclusive Webinar to Preview Congress Program, Field Days and Tours
World Potato Congress Inc. will host a June 18 webinar previewing the 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya. The session will highlight the Congress program, field days, technical tours and key industry initiatives ahead of the October event.
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June 04, 2026
Potato diversity from the Andes supports climate resilience efforts in East Africa
Modern potatoes are bred from a relatively narrow genetic pool, while the diseases and environmental pressures affecting potato production continue to evolve.
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