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 […]
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 successfully completed the core development of the electronic Warehouse Receipt System Central Registry (e-WRS-CR) platform and launched structured training ahead of its nationwide roll-out.Last week, WRSC concluded its week-long Training of Trainers (ToT) program for internal users. This training is a key step in building capacity to guide and support stakeholders in […]
Unlocking the Potential of Warehouse Receipt Financing: Insights from Industry Experts The Council, in collaboration with IFC Africa, successfully hosted a half-day workshop with participating financial institutions at Delta House, Nairobi. The session provided valuable global insights on #WRF from industry experts, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Adam Gross shared the history of WRF, highlighting success […]
The Council, in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), successfully conducted a capacity-building training on the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) Operations Manual in Nakuru County. The training aimed to equip potential and (re)certified Warehouse Operators with the knowledge and skills needed to uphold the integrity of the Warehouse Receipt, mitigate operational risks, and ensure […]
Capacity-building warehouse operators aims to equip them with vital skills to improve warehouse operations and reduce operational risks under WRS. Through the capacity building, Warehouse Operators will be able to provide standardized professional care of the agricultural commodities and facilitate efficient and transparent commodity trading through exchange platforms. We therefore, urge Warehouse Operators both Public and Private […]
The Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) will be participating in the upcoming Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024. This three-day summit will bring together key stakeholders in the agricultural sector to discuss innovative and sustainable solutions for building resilient agri-food systems.As a State Corporation under the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and […]
The Council’s Integrity Assurance Officers (IAOs) joined other institutions to participate in the mandatory five-day training in Morendat-Naivasha conducted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The appointed Integrity Assurance Officers were equipped with knowledge to understand their role in executing their mandate of bribery and corruption prevention and eradication at Warehouse Receipt System Council. […]