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Kenya Launches Digital Warehouse Receipt System to Boost Farmer Finance

Caption : Principal Secretary for Industry,Juma Mukhwana  addresses stakeholders during the launch of the Electronic Warehouse Receipt System (eWRS) Central Registry Platform in Nairobi on February 25, 2026.


The Government has officially launched the Electronic Warehouse Receipt System (eWRS) Central Registry Platform, a digital tool aimed at modernising agriculture, improving access to finance, and strengthening commodity markets.

The platform lets farmers deposit produce in certified warehouses and receive secure electronic receipts that can be used as collateral for loans or traded in formal marketshelping farmers avoid distress sales.

Speaking at the launch in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana described the system as a “long-awaited milestone” in Kenya’s agricultural transformation.

“These receipts convert agricultural produce into bankable assets. Farmers can access finance without distress selling and sell when market conditions are favourable,” he said, urging banks to scale up financing linked to warehouse receipts.

Patrick Mukundi Mbogo, Chairman of the Warehouse Receipt System Council, said the platform is already operational, with 114 receipts covering over 11,755 bags of commodities, 44 of which have received financing.

Diana Dalton, Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission, noted that digitising warehouse receipts improves transparency and market integrity.

 “When producers can store their harvest securely, verify its quality, and access finance, they gain greater control over their economic choices,” she said.

Kizito Odhiambo, CEO of Agribora Kenya Limited, highlighted speed and efficiency: “Farmers should get a warehouse receipt within 24 hours. Financing can also be processed in the same timeframe.” He cautioned, however, that rebuilding trust with farmers remains critical.

The eWRS Central Registry Platform marks a new phase in Kenya’s agricultural reform, promising safer storage, easier access to credit, and stronger, more predictable commodity markets.


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