The Chairperson of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), Dr. John M. Munyu, MBS, is calling upon pharmaceutical professionals to uphold the highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance as Kenya advances reforms to strengthen patient safety and secure the pharmaceutical supply chain. Speaking during the 22nd Kenya Pharmaceutical Association Scientific Conference in Mombasa […]
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) held a consultative meeting with the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health, led by Chairperson Hon. Dr. James Nyikal, on 23rd July 2026 as part of the Committee’s fact-finding mission on issues affecting the pharmaceutical sector and areas relating to PPB’s regulatory mandate. The delegation was received by PPB […]
The Clinical Research Society of Kenya (CRSK), led by Prof. Walter Jaoko, on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, held an introductory meeting with officials from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) to discuss strategic collaboration opportunities and explore ways of making Kenya the most competitive destination for conducting clinical trials in the region and globally. The […]
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nairobi Branch, led by Dr. Bill Muriuki, paid a courtesy visit to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on 15 July 2026 to introduce the branch’s new leadership and discuss the implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The delegation was received by PPB Chief Executive […]
Representatives from Roche Diagnostics, led by East Africa Lead Dr. Taofik Oloruko-Oba, paid a courtesy call on the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ahmed Mohamed on 15th July 2026 to explore key areas of collaboration and strengthen a transparent and productive working relationship. Discussions focused on the processes and timelines for […]
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ahmed Mohamed, held a strategic meeting with Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Anne Musuva on 7th July 2026 to strengthen collaboration on key regulatory priorities within Kenya’s healthcare sector. Discussions focused on import and export permits, product registration and re-registration processes, regulation […]
Nairobi, Kenya – 1 July 2026 – Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Chairperson Dr. John M. Munyu, MBS, has called for stronger multi-sectoral collaboration to combat the growing threat of substandard and falsified medical products, saying coordinated action is essential to protect public health and strengthen confidence in Kenya’s healthcare system. Speaking during the inauguration […]
Mombasa, 24 June 2026 – The Chairperson of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), Dr. John M. Munyu, MBS, has called on pharmacists to take a leading role in transforming healthcare through innovation, professionalism and ethical practice. Speaking at the 46th Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) Annual Scientific Conference in Mombasa on 24 June 2026, […]
Nairobi, 10th June 2026 – Pharmacists and pharmaceutical technologists from across the country are today undertaking the mandatory professional examinations administered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board in accordance with the Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap. 244). These examinations play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare professionals meet the required standards of competence, ethics, […]
Nairobi, 10th June 2026 – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and Strathmore University today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in regulatory science, research, innovation, capacity building, and regulatory systems strengthening. The MoU was signed by PPB Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ahmed I. Mohamed and Strathmore University Deputy Vice Chancellor for […]