The International Potato Tour continues its journey across the world’s key potato-growing regions. Our mission is to connect industry professionals, study best practices on the ground, and discover new growth opportunities for the global potato sector.
Today, we are thrilled to officially introduce our key regional partner in East Africa — Wakulima Help Desk (Kenya) — and announce the start of our joint informational and practical collaboration!
We are proud to share the official logo of this initiative, which will serve as a vital guide for the International Potato Tour on the African continent:
Wakulima Help Desk: Guiding the Way in Kenya’s Potato Sector
Based in the heart of Kenya’s agricultural hub (Egerton, Nakuru County), the team at Wakulima Help Desk is dedicated to supporting and modernizing the value chains of Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other essential vegetable crops.
For the International Potato Tour, this partnership provides direct access to invaluable local expertise. Wakulima Help Desk works closely with smallholder and commercial farmers daily, addressing their most critical challenges through:
- Practical Agronomic Advisory: Recommending adapted crop varieties, effective crop protection strategies, and resource-saving farming technologies.
- Capacity Building & Training: Organizing workshops, seminars, and field days to upgrade the skills of local growers.
- Market Linkages: Helping farmers establish transparent and profitable sales channels to ensure fair returns for their hard work.
The organization’s motto beautifully reflects its scientific yet highly practical approach:
“Science • Apply • Harvest”
“Kilimo na Sayansi, Faida kwa Mkulima” (Farming with Science, Profit for the Farmer)
New Horizons for the International Potato Tour
Partnering with Wakulima Help Desk allows the International Potato Tour to bring you firsthand insights into East Africa’s rapidly evolving potato industry. Moving forward, we plan to share exclusive field reports, success stories of Kenyan farmers, deep dives into regional growing conditions, and opportunities for technology exchange.
We are highly optimistic about this collaboration and remain open to exploring joint initiatives that strengthen global connections within the potato sector!
Contact & Partnership Inquiries in Kenya:
If you would like to learn more about our partner’s work, propose joint projects, or support agricultural initiatives in East Africa, please feel free to reach out directly to the Managing Director of Wakulima Help Desk:
Rugut Enock
Managing Director (MD) | Wakulima Help Desk Ltd.
- 📍 Physical Address: Egerton, Nakuru, Kenya
- 📬 Postal Address: P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Nakuru
- 📞 Phone: +254 707 469 479 | +254 710 926 369
- 🌐 Official Website: www.wakulimahelpdesk.com
