Potato farming and food security in Kenya
Certified Seed Potato Specialists

Nakuru Tubers

Transforming Potato Farming Through Innovation

We empower smallholder farmers with certified seed potatoes and climate-smart agricultural practices, driving sustainable livelihoods across Kenya.

14,000+

Farmers Reached

4

Counties Served

3+

Years of Impact

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About Nakuru Tubers

20,000

Farmers by 2030

About Us

Unlocking Kenya's Potato Potential

We utilize scientific research to produce certified seed potatoes using innovative technologies to help farmers increase yields, reduce postharvest losses and adapt to climate change. We aim to serve 20,000 smallholder farmers by 2030, transforming potato farming in Kenya through climate-resilient, certified seed potato.

Vision

To revolutionize potato farming in Africa through innovation, resilience, and climate-smart potato solutions.

Mission

To provide certified seed potatoes and innovative training solutions that empower 700,000 smallholder farmers in Kenya.

Our Traction

Growing Impact Across Kenya

+

Farmers Reached

Smallholder farmers empowered

Counties Served

Across Kenya's potato regions

+

Years of Impact

Transforming agriculture

Target by 2030

Farmers to serve

Our Core Values

What Drives Us Forward

We are revolutionizing potato farming through innovative science and technology, guided by our core principles.

Innovation

Continuously improving potato farming through cutting-edge science and technology.

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Sustainability

Prioritizing eco-friendly practices to safeguard our planet for future generations.

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Empowerment

Uplifting farmers, especially youth and women, and strengthening rural communities.

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Integrity

Upholding transparency and honesty in every aspect of our operations.

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Potato farming challenge

98%

Use farm-saved seeds

The Challenge

What's the challenge with potato farming in Kenya?

Kenya's smallholder potato farmers face significant obstacles that limit their productivity and threaten their livelihoods.

  • 198% rely on farm-saved seeds
  • 2Low yields (9-10 t/ha vs potential 20-40 t/ha)
  • 3Erratic weather and prolonged droughts
  • 4Limited climate-smart practices
Our Solution

How we're solving the problem

At Nakuru Tubers, we're revolutionizing potato farming through innovative science and technology, empowering farmers with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

  • Hydroponics & aeroponics technology
  • Certified, climate-resilient seed varieties
  • Climate-smart practice training
  • Market access & end-to-end support
Nakuru Tubers solution

4x

Yield improvement

Our Impact

Driving Change Through Four Pillars

Our comprehensive approach ensures sustainable and lasting impact across Kenya's agricultural landscape.

Job Creation

Job Creation

Creating meaningful livelihoods for youth in rural communities through decentralized models like Digital Connectors and agro-entrepreneurs.

Digitalization

Digitalization

Leveraging digital platforms, smart tools, and data-driven seed distribution to bring innovation to smallholder farmers.

Women & Youth Empowerment

Women & Youth Empowerment

Driving inclusive participation by centering women and youth in leadership, production, and service delivery.

Food Security

Food Security

Improving productivity, incomes, and nutrition outcomes through certified seed access and climate-resilient farming.

700K

Target Farmers

SDG

Aligned Goals

2030

Vision Year

Our Approach

Theory of Change

A systematic approach to creating lasting, measurable impact in Kenya's agricultural sector.

01

If We

Empower smallholder farmers by providing access to certified climate-resilient seed potato varieties, training in climate-smart agricultural practices and financial literacy, and reliable markets for their produce.

Certified climate-resilient seed potatoesClimate-smart practice trainingMarket access support
02

Then

Smallholder farmers will have the resources needed to achieve higher yields, adapt to climate change, and improve their livelihoods. This will reduce hunger, increase income, and create sustainable farming jobs.

Higher crop yieldsClimate adaptationSustainable livelihoods
03

Leading To

A sustainable, scalable business model contributing to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 5, SDG 8, SDG 12, and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

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Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Our Partners

Partnering for Sustainable Growth

Collaborating with organizations and experts to promote climate-smart, certified seed potatoes and innovative farming solutions.

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