Want to eat into the bread market? Try sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes at a farm in Kiangwaci village in Kirinyaga County. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Sweet potatoes are a staple food in many parts of the country. They are a good source of fibre, potassium, vitamins, and other essential nutrients and they can be prepared in different ways.

According to Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro), there are a number of sweet potato varieties which are used for both food and animal feed. Kalro orange-fleshed sweet potato are for commercialisation, income generation and health improvement.