Winnie Wambugu

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Winnie Wambugu is the Director of Nakuru Tubers, a trailblazing social enterprise revolutionizing food security in Kenya. Nakuru Tubers specializes in producing climate-resilient, disease-free seed potatoes using cutting-edge tissue culture and hydroponic technologies. Through this innovation, the company directly addresses the needs of smallholder farmers, equipping them with the tools to increase productivity and improve livelihoods. Beyond seed production, Nakuru Tubers is deeply committed to empowering women and youth by offering hands-on training in sustainable agricultural practices.

With over three years of specialized experience in seed potato research, Ms. Winnie previously served as an assistant lecturer at Egerton University’s Faculty of Agriculture. She holds an MSc in Horticulture and has enhanced her expertise through advanced studies in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems at Makerere University.

“As a visionary leader, I am driving the future of agriculture by empowering smallholder farmers with transformative, sustainable solutions that foster resilience and food security.”