Nairobi, 26 November 2026 – Kenya is taking bold steps to safeguard the safety and quality of all health products in the country. Speaking during a visit by the Ministry of Health leadership, led by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, emphasised the urgent […]
Nairobi, 26 November 2025 – The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon Aden Duale EGH., has issued firm directives to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) to intensify regulatory enforcement and protect the health of all Kenyans. Speaking during his maiden official visit to the Board, CS Duale called on the PPB to immediately remove substandard, […]
Mombasa, Kenya — 11 November 2025: Experts are urging closer collaboration between regulators and the pharmaceutical industry to strengthen the registration and approval of human medicinal products across the continent. The call was made during a side event titled “Insights from the Continental Pilot on Listing of Human Medicinal Products,” held as part of the […]
Mombasa, Kenya — 11 November 2025: The Director-General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA), Dr Mimi Darko, says the Agency’s current focus is on ensuring all Member States ratify the AMA Treaty, strengthening capacity development, and supporting local manufacturing across Africa. Speaking during the High-Level Panel Discussion on the Evolution, Linkages and Transition of the […]
Mombasa, Kenya — 11 November 2025: Africa must strengthen collaboration in medical products regulation to boost local manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports, Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Chairperson Dr John Munyu, says. Delivering his welcome remarks at the Seventh Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa (SCoMRA VII) in Mombasa, Dr Munyu […]
Mombasa, Kenya — 10 November 2025: Kenya will partner with the Africa Medicines Agency (AMA) to fast-track the registration and approval of pharmaceutical products, in a move aimed at enhancing access to safe, effective, and quality-assured medicines. The announcement is made by Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ahmed Mohamed, during […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on 14 October 2025 hosted a delegation from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), led by the UNFPA Representative to Kenya, Mr. Anders Thomsen, to explore areas of collaboration and technical support in strengthening reproductive health services. UNFPA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kenya’s efforts to […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) today held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to strengthen collaboration on strategic trade controls, cross-border regulation, and the fight against drug-related crimes. The meeting also brought together representatives from the Port Control Units of Mombasa […]
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (the Board) is the National Medicines Regulatory Authority of Kenya, established under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Cap 244 of the Laws of Kenya. The Board is mandated to regulate the profession of pharmacy and to ensure that all Health Products and Technologies available in the country are of assured […]
Nairobi Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on September 8, 2025 hosted the Somali Medicines Regulatory Authority for discussions on strengthening collaboration in key priority areas. The engagement focused on the listing of health products and technologies, licensing, import control, market surveillance, and capacity building. The delegation was received by Dr. Anthony Toroitich, […]