The East African Community (EAC) has distributed laboratory equipment to member countries to boost the regional seed potato trade. The project aims to develop regional strategies and action plans, and harmonize regional standards for seed potatoes. The secretary general of the EAC, Peter Mathuki, believes that the equipment will enhance the technical capacity of staff and laboratories, enabling them to implement necessary sanitary and phytosanitary measures for seed potato trade. The potato subsector is a priority value chain in the region and is among the top 10 strategic staple crops for food and income security in EAC member states.