Nairobi, KENYA – Chairman, Dr. Charles Githinji, and Board Member Mr. Bernard Maiyo signed the 20th Cycle Performance Contracts with Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula at Afya House Annex, aligning with the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. Accompanied by Principal Secretaries Mary Muthoni and Harry Kimtai, CS Nakhumicha urged the Ministry of Health Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies […]

  Mombasa, KENYA – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is currently immersed in a vital strategic review, with a strong emphasis on result-oriented management and alignment with the government’s Bottom-up Economic agenda (BETA) and Universal Health Coverage. This week, the PPB’s Board of Directors and management have convened in Mombasa to ensure their 2020-2025 […]

  Nairobi, Kenya –  Dr. F.M. Siyoi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, participated in a consultative meeting on Monday 9th October 2023 alongside local manufacturers of Health Products and Technologies convened by Mr. Harry Kimtai, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Medical Services. This meeting was a crucial step […]

Nairobi, Kenya  – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) convened at KEBS’ offices to strengthen the Cosmetic Regulation Framework. The purpose of this meeting was to thoroughly review the existing framework, considering recent adjustments to the East African Community (EAC) standards for cosmetics.  Leading the team was Dr. […]

Kisumu, Kenya  – The Cabinet has granted approval for the Kenya Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening local health systems and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In collaboration with the World Bank, this transformative project comprises several key components:  I. Establishing in-country capacity for ‘fill-and-finish’ production of human […]

NAIROBI, Kenya – Today, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) hosted a delegation from the Republic of Burundi, led by Ambassador Evelyne Habonimana. Their visit aimed to gain insights into PPB’s regulatory functions and explore opportunities for bilateral collaboration, enhancing diplomatic ties between the two nations. The discussions centered on PPB’s regulatory framework, focusing on […]