Nairobi, Kenya –  On Tuesday, April 23rd, Dr. Charles Githinji, Chairman of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), met with representatives from the Federation of Kenya Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (FKPM). They discussed enhancing Kenya’s pharmaceutical production, supporting Universal Health Coverage, and advancing pharmaceutical industrial growth in line with the Kenya Kwanza Government’s economic transformation Agenda (BETA). […]

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 – 22nd April 2024 Nairobi, Kenya – the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health led by the Chair, Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose conducted a fact-finding mission to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) to engage with the leadership and address issues affecting the […]

Nairobi, Kenya – In a decisive move to combat illegal practices within the pharmaceutical sector, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has launched a nationwide operation targeting regulated pharmaceutical entities. Led by the PPB, this joint multi-agency operation has already achieved significant milestones, conducting thorough inspections at 400 premises and seizing 200 cartons of assorted […]

Nairobi, Kenya – Today, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) met with representatives from the Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) and the Medical Technology Industry Association of Kenya (MEDAK) to address pivotal challenges and progressions within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. During the meeting, both parties committed to fostering collaboration to fortify regulatory […]

Western, Kenya – On March 25th, 2024, pharmaceutical regulatory officers from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), led by Dr. Paddy Agoro and Solomon Kamau, engaged in a strategic workshop aimed at enhancing pharmaceutical compliance in the Western region. Facilitated by the PPB regional head and the regional police commander, the workshop brought together senior […]

     Nairobi, Kenya – On Monday, March 25th, 2024, a delegation from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Institutional Review Board (IRB) visited the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) for a familiarization with the processes of PPB’s Expert Committee on Clinical Trials (ECCT). They were warmly received by PPB’s Chief Executive Officer, […]

Nairobi, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) marked a significant achievement with the establishment of nine Technical Expert and Advisory Committees. At an event held on March 20, 2023, attended by PPB Chairman Dr. Charles Githinji, Board Members and CEO Dr. F. Siyoi, 81 members were appointed to serve on these committees. Chairman […]