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 […]
Nairobi, 26 March 2026 – Kenya has recorded measurable progress in strengthening the safety monitoring of health products following sustained collaboration between the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and AUDA-NEPAD under the AU-3S Programme. The gains, anchored on a Sub-Delegation Agreement operationalised in November 2021, have enhanced the country’s pharmacovigilance system through targeted capacity building, improved […]
Nairobi, 19 March 2026 – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) today hosted a delegation from the Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) for discussions on advancing clinical research collaboration in Kenya. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Ali Arale on behalf of PPB Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ahmed Mohamed, and brought together the Gates […]
Nairobi, 14 March 2026 — The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday 18 March 2026, bringing together international and regional partners to advance efforts in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The meeting, chaired by PPB Ag. Chief Executive Officer Dr Ahmed Mohamed, brought together representatives from the Kenya National Public Health […]
Nairobi, 30 November 2025 – A team from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), led by Director of Corporate Services Dr Anthony Toroitich, joined the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) this morning in marking World AIDS Day 2025. In support of the commemoration, the Board also donated essential health products to promote community well-being […]
Nairobi, 28 November 2025 – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) today held its first meeting, chaired by Dr John Munyu, following its inauguration on 27 November 2025. The Board reaffirmed its dedication to protecting public health by strengthening the regulation of the quality, safety, and efficacy of health products and technologies.
Nairobi, 26 November 2025 – The Chairman of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), Dr. John Munyu, MBS, has reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health’s agenda on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and positioning Kenya as a competitive hub for pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing. Speaking during the visit by the Cabinet Secretary […]