The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), in collaboration with county pharmacists, inSupply Health, URADCA, the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK), the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association (KPA), and other stakeholders, validated the Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) Baseline Survey Report on 30 May 2026. The survey, conducted across 43 counties and more than 600 health facilities, provides a […]
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) convened a stakeholder meeting in Machakos, bringing together County Pharmacovigilance Focal Persons and representatives from Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital to strengthen pharmacovigilance activities across the country. The meeting focused on improving patient safety and enhancing maternal immunisation safety surveillance through strengthened monitoring and reporting […]
Nairobi, 8 June 2026 – Dr. Ahmed Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), joined Chief Executive Officers of Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs), Heads of Directorates, Divisions, and Units at a high-level Management Meeting chaired by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni. The meeting reviewed progress across […]
Nairobi, 2 June 2026 – Preparations for the 6th edition of AfriSummit 2026 are underway, with stakeholders convening to advance discussions on healthcare regulation, innovation, local manufacturing, and access to quality health products across Africa. The summit is expected to bring together regulators, policymakers, manufacturers, healthcare professionals, and development partners to explore solutions that will […]
Kinale Forest, 29 May 2026 – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) conducted a tree planting exercise at Kinale Forest as part of its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. The initiative reflects the Board’s support for national efforts aimed at climate action, forest restoration, and environmental protection. Through tree planting, PPB is contributing to […]
Nairobi, 26 May 2026 – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) convened a stakeholder engagement meeting with representatives from the Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) and the Medical Technology Industry Association of Kenya (MEDAK) to provide updates on key regulatory developments and strengthen compliance with regulatory requirements. The meeting discussed a range of issues […]
Nairobi, 2 April 2026 – The High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Dr Adarsh Swaika, paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), Dr Ahmed I. Mohamed, to discuss the regulation of Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) in Kenya. The meeting focused on ongoing regulatory reforms […]
Nairobi, April 22, 2026 – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) participated in the MEDEXPO at the Sarit Expo Centre, where it showcased its regulatory services and ongoing initiatives aimed at safeguarding the safety, quality, and efficacy of health products and technologies in Kenya. Held under the theme “Advancing Healthcare Access and Innovation in Africa,” […]
Kitui, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has highlighted key regulatory milestones achieved through institutional workplans during the 3rd Annual Regulatory Authorities and Agencies Conference in Kitui. Speaking during the conference on 7th May 2026, PPB Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ahmed Mohamed presented on “Institutional Workplans Geared Towards Achieving Effective Regulatory Control,” outlining […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), in collaboration with the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), represented by the Regional Representative for East Africa, Mr. Ahmed El Deib, on Wednesday 6th May 2026 officially launched a three-day training workshop on the Global Rapid Interdiction of Dangerous Substances (GRIDS) programme aimed at strengthening regulated […]