Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya

The Council and staff wish all Kenyans a happy 63rd Madaraka Day 2026!


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

The Council, in collaboration with KOMEX, Agriculture and Food Authority, and the County Government of Lamu, is conducting farmer trainings on the Warehouse Receipt System|(WRS) in Lamu County as part of ongoing efforts to advance the onboarding of the cotton value chain into WRS. The training convened farmers, cooperatives, aggregators, and financial institutions from Bahari, Hongwe, Witu, Hindi, and other localities within the County.

The trainings focused on the role of WRS in promoting quality storage, improving access to affordable finance, and enhancing market access for farmers within the cotton value chain. The County Government of Lamu was represented by Agriculture CECM, Mr James Ngichu.

Through this initiative, the Council continues to advance inclusive and sustainable agricultural trade systems that empower farmers and support economic growth.

Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade AFA Kenya Lamu County Government

The Chairperson, Council Members, and Staff of WRSC wish you and your loved ones a Happy Eid-al Adha!

Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya

The Warehouse Receipt System Council, led by the CEO and Registrar, participated in the 3rd Annual Sokoni Agribusiness Expo held at the Kenya School of TVET under the theme, “Celebrating Creativity in Kenya’s Agriculture Sector.”

During the forum, Ms. Komen spoke on “What the Market Wants: Demand, Trends & Consumers,” emphasizing the importance of strengthening the farm-to-market linkage by connecting farmers more directly to processors and markets. She further highlighted the need for market-driven production as a pathway to reducing post-harvest losses, enhancing value chain efficiency, and improving returns for farmers.

The Expo provided an important platform for engagement among stakeholders across the agricultural ecosystem on innovation, agribusiness development, and sustainable market opportunities within Kenya’s agriculture sector.
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya Agriculture Sector Network

The Warehouse Receipt System Council proudly participated in the Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation Week for Society (STRI4Society) 2026, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi. The event was graced by the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Science, Research, and Innovation, setting the stage for impactful conversations on Kenya's innovation ecosystem.

This national platform brings together government officials, academia, innovators, startups, development partners, and investors, all under the inspiring theme: "Igniting Innovation: Bridging Science and Society for Sustainable Development."

The Council is leveraging this strategic platform to showcase the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) as an innovative agricultural trade solution, positioning WRSC within Kenya's national innovation and sustainable development conversations, while forging meaningful partnerships with investors, policymakers, and development agencies.
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency

The Council, through its representative, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador W***y Bett at the Kenyan Embassy in China. The meeting focused on the Council’s efforts in structuring trade through quality storage systems and exploring the available opportunities for Kenyan commodities in China’s vast market.
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WRSC CEO and Registrar, Ms. Lucy Komen, is set to speak at the Regional Structured Trading Systems Forum during the Warehouse Receipt System Regulatory Board (WRRB) 20th Anniversary Celebrations, taking place from 17th-19th May 2026 at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre in Dodoma, Tanzania. The forum will bring together regional stakeholders to advance structured commodity trading systems and strengthen warehouse receipt systems across East Africa.
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya EAGC- Eastern Africa Grain Council

The Warehouse Receipt System Council, led by CEO Lucy Komen, in partnership with the Cereal Growers Association, Agriculture and Food Authority, and Cereal Millers Association, is undertaking stakeholder engagement meetings across key wheat-growing regions, including Laikipia, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, and Narok Counties, to promote the adoption of the Warehouse Receipt System within the wheat value chain.

The engagements are bringing together wheat farmers and aggregators for structured dialogue aimed at onboarding the wheat value chain into the Warehouse Receipt System ecosystem. Discussions are focused on strengthening collaboration, addressing sector priorities, and enhancing market linkages to improve market access, transparency, and value realization for stakeholders across the value chain.

Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade AFA Kenya Cereal Growers Association Cereal Millers Association County Government of Laikipia County Government of Uasin Gishu Nakuru County Government - Official County Government of Narok

We are pleased to announce that Lucy Komen, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Warehouse Receipt System Council, will be speaking at the 3rd Annual Sokoni Agribusiness Expo 2026 on the topic:

“What the Market Wants: Demand, Trends & Consumers”

The session will take place on 15th–16th May 2026 at the Kenya School of TVET.

Join industry leaders, agribusiness stakeholders, and market participants for insightful discussions on evolving consumer preferences, emerging market trends, and opportunities within structured commodity trade.

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

The Warehouse Receipt System Council-Kenya delegation today visited the Commodities Division as part of the ongoing Grain Industry Experiential Trade Mission in South Africa, organized by the Eastern Africa Grain Council. The engagement focused on understanding the mechanics of structured commodity trading and its critical role in enhancing price discovery, market transparency, and risk management - key pillars in building a liquid, efficient, and resilient agricultural trade ecosystem in Kenya.

The day also featured a visit to the South African Grain Information Service (SAGIS) to gain insights into grain market data collection, analysis, and dissemination systems that support transparency and informed market participation. In addition, the delegation visited the Southern African Grain Laboratory (SAGL) to learn more about grain testing, grading, and quality assurance processes that support credible commodity trading systems.

Through these engagements, the team is acquiring strategic insights aimed at strengthening the adoption of spot trading within Kenya’s domestic market, while also evaluating the long-term potential for establishing a robust and sustainable futures trading market in the country.

Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry - MITI - Kenya State Department for Trade State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya EAGC- Eastern Africa Grain Council