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Driving WRS Adoption in Meru County: Sensitization, Pre-Inspections, and Partnerships

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 […]

WRSC Participates at the 8th Annual Devolution Conference in Homabay

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’ […]

WRSC Launches Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and Warehouse Receipt Financing Manual

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 […]

Driving Kenya’s Agricultural Transformation through e-WRS Central Registry Roll-out

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 […]

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) workshop in Naivasha

The Warehouse Receipt System Council team participated in a User Acceptance Testing (UAT) workshop hosted by KOMEX, focusing on the integration between the Warehouse Receipt System and the exchange platform. A key highlight was testing how warehouse receipts seamlessly translate into commodity contracts, enhancing efficiency and transparency in the trading ecosystem. The Workshop was also […]

Commemorating International Anti-Corruption Week

Join Us in the Fight Against Corruption This week, the Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) joins the global community in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day under the theme “Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.” This week underscores the critical role that transparency, accountability, and integrity play in fostering sustainable development and […]

agribora launches “agrighala” platform to transform smallholder farming in Kenya through the Warehouse Receipt System

 agriBORA, a Kenyan agri-sector innovator has launched “agriGHALA”, a digital service that enables farmers to store their commodities in a certified warehouse, monitor market prices, and then sell at the optimal time. This initiative aims to revolutionize smallholder farming in Kenya by integrating a Warehouse Receipt-Central Registry System (eWRS-CR) with a digital trading platform, facilitating […]

Mauka Warehouse Launch: The first Farmer-Owned Certified Warehouse in Kenya

The Council recently participated in the launch of the Mauka Warehouse in Mauche, Nakuru County, a historic event marking the certification of Kenya’s first farmer-owned warehouse under the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS). The event was organized by Hello Tractor, now certified as a warehouse operator under the WRS, and officiated by H.E. Dr. David Kones, […]

Tree Growing and Community Sensitization in Mai Mahiu

Kamuchira village, located in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, experienced severe environmental and social challenges following devastating flash floods in early 2024. The disaster led to the loss of lives, livestock, homes, and businesses, leaving the community deeply affected and struggling to rebuild their lives. In response, the council collaborated with the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) […]