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Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry.

Strengthening WRS implementation through evidence-based monitoring.Under the -supported project, the Warehouse Receipt ...
22/10/2026

Strengthening WRS implementation through evidence-based monitoring.

Under the -supported project, the Warehouse Receipt System Council conducted a Monitoring and Evaluation exercise across Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, and Nakuru counties to assess implementation progress, stakeholder sensitization, WRS adoption, and operational challenges.

The team visited Kwanza Cooperative, Mavuno Cooperative, Agribora, Borotet Farmers Union Cooperative, Kuona Mbele Investment Cooperative, Njoro Cereals, and Mauka Farmers’ Cooperative, engaging warehouse operators, farmers, Trainers of Trainers (ToTs), and other stakeholders.

The findings will inform targeted interventions, strengthen capacity-building, and accelerate adoption of the Warehouse Receipt System to advance structured agricultural commodity markets.
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya AGRA-Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. HelloTractor agriBORA County Government of Trans Nzoia Nakuru County Government - Official County Government of Uasin Gishu

On the sidelines of , the CEO/Registrar held a meeting with AnaPaula DelaOCampos and Luciana Delgado, Technical Adviser...
22/10/2026

On the sidelines of , the CEO/Registrar held a meeting with AnaPaula DelaOCampos and Luciana Delgado, Technical Adviser in FAO’s Office of the Chief Economist, and explored opportunities to link warehouse receipt systems with food loss reduction and investment in agricultural storage infrastructure. Discussions highlighted the need to expand storage capacity for perishable commodities, particularly tomatoes and potatoes, through tailored technologies, facilities and investment models.

FAO’s Food Loss App (FLAPP) was identified as a potential tool for certifying and assessing the quality of commodities deposited in warehouses, while enabling operators to monitor post-harvest losses. Building on its existing East African regulatory requirements, FLAPP could be adapted to Kenya’s commodity-specific standards. Its data could also help quantify infrastructure investment needs and strengthen business cases for improved storage.

The discussion also explored mobilizing investment through FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative and its Eastern Africa Investment Forum. Potential opportunities include hybrid public–private partnerships, EU-supported irrigation investments, and prospective Indian investment in pulse value chains, including the 21 warehouses discussed during the meeting.
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kenya Office of the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Dev't Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

The Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya, in partnership with the EAGC- Eastern Africa Grain Council, invites stakehol...
21/10/2026

The Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya, in partnership with the EAGC- Eastern Africa Grain Council, invites stakeholders to register and participate in the Regional Structured Trading Systems Policy, Market Integration, Peer Learning and Exchange Forum, taking place 28th – 30th October, 2026 in Nairobi.

The forum will convene key stakeholders to advance harmonized standards, strengthen commodity markets, expand cross-border trade and enhance regional food security under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Discussions will focus on warehouse accreditation, regulatory alignment, digital trading systems, access to agricultural finance, and regional market integration, creating opportunities for policy dialogue, peer learning, and strategic partnerships.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of structured commodity trade in Africa.
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade AGRA-Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. IFC Africa TradeMark Africa Zambian Commodities Exchange Tanzania Mercantile Exchange Agricultural Commodity Exchange for Africa HelloTractor Agricultural Finance Corporation

This , WRSC honours Kenyan farmers and WRS stakeholders driving agricultural transformation through better storage, com...
19/10/2026

This , WRSC honours Kenyan farmers and WRS stakeholders driving agricultural transformation through better storage, commodity-backed financing, and structured trade. You are the heroes powering Kenya’s agricultural growth!



Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya

Day 1 of the 54th Session of the Committee on World Food Security ( ) focused on translating shared experiences into pra...
19/10/2026

Day 1 of the 54th Session of the Committee on World Food Security ( ) focused on translating shared experiences into practical solutions to end hunger and strengthen global food systems. Representing the Warehouse Receipt System Council, the CEO/Registrar, Ms Lucy Komen, joined the Kenyan delegation led by Dr. Paul Kipronoh Ronoh, Principal Secretary, State Department for Agriculture.

Discussions highlighted the scale of the challenge:

• 645 million people remain undernourished.
• Over 2 billion experience moderate or severe food insecurity.
• 2.69 billion could not afford a healthy diet in 2025.

The way forward calls for stronger agrifood systems, increased investment in small-scale producers, affordable nutritious diets, climate resilience, and responsible use of data and digital technologies. Governments, the private sector, development partners and philanthropies must work together to turn policy commitments into measurable impact.

For WRSC, the discussions reinforce a critical priority: linking production to structured markets, accessible commodity financing and efficient food trade. Strengthening storage, aggregation and market systems is essential to reducing post-harvest losses, improving farmers’ incomes and building resilient food supply chains.

Food security is not just about producing more. It is about ensuring that food is available, affordable, nutritious and accessible to all.

The goal is clear: translate global commitments into practical action for a world without hunger.



Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya Office of the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Dev't State Department for TradeState Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya@followers

Today, the Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya, with support from , visited Lesiolo Grain Handlers Limited in Nakuru...
19/10/2026

Today, the Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya, with support from , visited Lesiolo Grain Handlers Limited in Nakuru County to assess the facility’s operational readiness, structural compliance, and technical capacity for safe grain storage and integration into the Warehouse Receipt System ecosystem.

The assessment highlights the Council’s commitment to expanding the network of certified warehouses, strengthening structured commodity trade, and enhancing access to warehouse-backed financing for farmers and other value chain actors.


Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya AGRA-Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya

The Council is participating in the 2026 Mashujaa Day Thematic Week Exhibition in Uasin Gishu County under the theme "Se...
17/10/2026

The Council is participating in the 2026 Mashujaa Day Thematic Week Exhibition in Uasin Gishu County under the theme "Security, Sports and the Economy."

Visit our booth to learn how the Warehouse Receipt System is transforming agricultural trade through:
✅ Improved post-harvest storage�
✅ Structured and transparent markets�
✅ Access to financing using warehouse receipts as collateral
✅ The e-WRS Central Registry for farmers, cooperatives, and other value chain actors

As we celebrate our heroes, we recognize the vital role of structured agricultural trade in strengthening food security, expanding market opportunities for farmers, and driving economic growth.

📍 Are you in Eldoret or its environs? Stop by our booth and discover how WRS can unlock new opportunities in agricultural commodity trade.

Karibuni! Tujenge pamoja biashara ya mazao iliyoimarika.


Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade County Government of Nandi County Government of Uasin Gishu County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet

This week, under the AGRA Project, the Warehouse Receipt System Council conducted inspections of warehouses across Bungo...
17/10/2026

This week, under the AGRA Project, the Warehouse Receipt System Council conducted inspections of warehouses across Bungoma County to strengthen compliance, improve service delivery, and promote safe, efficient commodity storage.

The exercise covered NCPB Webuye, NCPB Bungoma, NCPB Tamlega, Naima Warehouse, Maeni FCS, and Kibistar FCS, focusing on compliance with Warehouse Receipt System requirements and opportunities to enhance warehouse operations.

Through these efforts, WRSC is committed to ensuring reliable warehouse services, safeguarding commodity quality, and building stakeholder confidence in the Warehouse Receipt System.
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya AGRA-Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. National Cereals & Produce Board

Today, the Council CEO and Registrar had the privilege of delivering a presentation at the Food Systems Side Event durin...
15/10/2026

Today, the Council CEO and Registrar had the privilege of delivering a presentation at the Food Systems Side Event during the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 in Nairobi.

Africa’s agricultural transformation must go beyond production to build profitable, investment-ready and resilient value chains that create jobs, increase farmer incomes and strengthen food security.

At the Warehouse Receipt System Council, we champion a structured approach that transforms agricultural commodities into bankable assets, unlocking access to finance, strengthening market linkages and enabling farmers to trade on better terms.

Unlocking Africa’s food systems potential requires investment in storage and aggregation, commodity-backed financing, transparent markets, climate-smart value chains and regional trade.

The priority is clear: connect farmers to markets, commodities to finance, and production to profitable enterprise.
Together, we can build competitive agricultural value chains that drive inclusive economic growth across Africa.



Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry - KNCCI Dr. Ruto K. Erick

14/10/2026

The Warehouse Receipt System is transforming agricultural trade by reducing post-harvest losses, improving market access, and unlocking affordable financing for farmers and other value chain actors.



Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya National Irrigation Authority AGRA-Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. HelloTractor IFC Africa Cereal Growers Association Cereal Millers Association Agriculture Sector Network kenya Kenya National Farmers' Federation Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry - KNCCI National Cereals & Produce Board

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