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Nakuru Tubers

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Increasing potato yields with disease-free seedlings

Nakura Tubers is transforming Kenya's potato industry by providing smallholder farmers with disease-free, high-yielding potato seedlings. Using tissue culture technology and a custom nutrient formula for hydroponic systems, Nakura Tubers boosts seed potato yields by 120% while improving starch and sugar content. This innovative approach reduces dependency on farm-saved seeds, curbs the spread of pests and diseases, and helps farmers adapt to climate change. The result is improved food security, reduced pesticide use, and better nutrition for vulnerable communities

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  • Winnie Wambugu

    Winnie Wambugu

    Winnie Wambugu is the Director of Nakuru Tubers, a Kenyan agribusiness producing high-quality, climate-resilient seed potato using cutting-edge research findings. With an MSc in Horticulture from Egerton University and over 3 years of seed potato research, Winnie is dedicated to bridging traditional knowledge with modern science to improve food security in Kenya. Her passion lies in empowering smallholder farmers, especially women, youth, and indigenous communities, with sustainable agricultural practices. A 2023 World Food Program IGNITE SEED Program awardee and Top 30 finalist for the IFC Impact Investing Challenge, Winnie champions accessible agricultural knowledge for all. more

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