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The Council has completed the WRS sensitization in Trans Nzoia County. The activity was realized by the support of various stakeholders including IFC and the County Government of Trans-Nzoia. The program aimed to address post-harvest losses caused by inadequate storage and handling practices. Trans-Nzoia County had previously played a pivotal role in the national launch of WRS in 2022, with the certification of the National Cereals and Produce Board Kitale Depot No. 14 as the first certified warehouse in Kenya.
The sensitization program was led by Hon. Khatundi Phanice, Trans Nzoia County CECM for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Cooperative Management. It saw active participation from key stakeholders, including the Trans-Nzoia County Government, National Government, financial institutions, individual farmers, cooperative groups, private warehouse operators, and maize millers. The discussions during the program centered on evaluating the status of WRS implementation in Trans-Nzoia County, identifying solutions to existing implementation challenges, and exploring collaborative opportunities to promote the adoption of the Warehouse Receipt System.
Trans-Nzoia County is encouraging investment in cold chain facilities for perishable products, with a focus on engaging youth and women groups in the Warehouse Receipt System. Cooperative movements are actively forming to enable collective warehousing. While maize is dominant, the county promotes diversification into other crops like rice, Irish potatoes, tomatoes, and bananas, aligning production with local soil and climate.