In a significant move to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector, the Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) and the House of Procurement (HOP) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement, led by WRSC’s Ag. CEO Lucy Komen and HOP’s Managing Director, Bernard Odote, mark a bold step toward building a more resilient, efficient, and […]
The WRSC team led by Chairperson Madam Felicity Biriri and Ag. CEO Ms. Lucy Komen, recently carried out a three-day sensitization and pre-inspection mission in Meru County. The initiative aimed at strengthening farmer access to structured markets, affordable financing, and modern storage infrastructure, bringing together farmers, farmer groups, community leaders, and government officials in a […]
The Council participated in the 8th Annual Devolution Conference, held at Homabay National School from 12th to 15th August 2025, under the theme “For the People, For Prosperity: Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice.” The conference brought together leaders from the national and county governments, private sector players, financial institutions, farmers’ […]
The Council, in partnership with TradeMark Africa, concluded a stakeholder training program in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia Counties, marking a significant step in the national rollout of the Electronic Warehouse Receipt System (e-WRS) and Central Registry. Following a successful launch in Nakuru County, the Uasin Gishu engagement brought together a dynamic group of actors […]
The Warehouse Receipt System Council, led by Chairperson Ms. Felicity Biriri and Ag. CEO Ms. Lucy Komen, met with Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, to discuss the National Strategy and Implementation Framework for the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS). A key outcome of the meeting was the government’s commitment to leverage […]
Marking a significant step in Kenya’s journey toward agricultural modernization, the Council, in collaboration with TradeMark Africa, initiated a stakeholder training program in Nakuru County. This event signaled the launch of the national roll-out of the Electronic Warehouse Receipt System (e-WRS) and its Central Registry designed to digitize the country’s commodity trading landscape. The objective […]
The Council has marked a significant milestone with the official launch of its Strategic Plan 2023–2027 and the Warehouse Receipt Financing Manual. The event brought together a broad range of stakeholders including government officials, farmers, warehouse operators, financial institutions, Agtech companies, regulators, and development partners, all committed to strengthening Kenya’s Agriculture commodity trading ecosystem. The […]