Community action experiential learning on enhancing access to quality seed potato in Nakuru County

Abstract

Introduction: In 2017, Egerton University launched a seed potato value chain (SPVC) Community Action Research Project (CARP+) in Nakuru County. This project is aimed at enhancing production and access to high quality seed potato for improved productivity and income of smallholder farmers. The four year project is being implemented in partnerships with National Potato Council of Kenya, Agricultural Development Cooperation (ADC), Baraka Agricultural college (BAC) & the Nakuru County Government . Farmers, students and staff will gain skills through experiential learning