World Potato Congress heads to Naivasha as growers weigh seed costs
The October 26–30 gathering promises industry connections. Separate reporting on a Kenyan seed producer shows the costs and expectations behind that opportunity.
The World Potato Congress is scheduled for October 26–30 at Sawela Lodges in Naivasha, Kenya. The organizer’s FAQ describes an in-person gathering for farmers, researchers, seed suppliers and other industry participants, with food systems and trade among its themes. [1]
A separately reported grower profile brings a practical question to that agenda: what does it take to supply certified seed? Writing for bird story agency in The Star, Stacey Kakea describes Ruth Kabiru’s work producing and selling seed through CropCare AgriHub. Kabiru identifies inspection expenses and the capital needed to run the business as obstacles. [2]
The report also says Kabiru received sponsorship to attend the congress and hopes to make contacts and showcase Kenyan growers’ work. That is a participant’s expectation, with a commercial interest behind it, rather than evidence that the meeting has already delivered new markets or lower costs. [2]
Taken together, the sources describe a planned meeting and one producer’s reasons for attending. They do not establish how widely its benefits will be shared. EWN has not independently audited Kabiru’s business or verified the report’s broader yield estimates, which are not used here. [1][2]
For prospective delegates, the location distinction matters: the congress venue is in Naivasha. Nairobi appears in the organizer’s transfer arrangements. Check the organizer’s current programme and transport information before travelling; the schedule was checked on October 22, and this is a preview, not a report from the event. [1]
Sources & context · 2
- World Potato Congress 2026 organizers
Publication date not established. Original venue, dates and attendance arrangements. Organizer information, not independent evidence of outcomes.
- Stacey Kakea / bird story agency, carried by The Star
Published 2026-10-10. Reported interview with a seed producer about costs and congress expectations. Independent reporting origin; interviewee sells seed and received attendance sponsorship. Displayed date is October 10 despite October 9 in URL; exact timezone unknown.