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 […]

Nairobi, Kenya –  The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has launched a rigorous crackdown in Nairobi County, resulting in the arrest of 24 individuals and the closure of 30 unlicensed chemists. Led by PPB Inspector Dr. Tom Mwangi, the operation aims to sanitize the pharmaceutical sector by targeting fake pharmacists and illegal pharmaceutical outlets across […]

 Washington DC – Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has achieved a significant milestone in regulatory collaboration by formalizing a strategic partnership with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The partnership, symbolized by the signing of a Confidentiality Commitment on March 15th, 2024, in Washington D.C., follows a week of remarkable progress for PPB […]

Washington DC – On March 14th, 2024, PPB took a significant step towards global collaboration and regulatory excellence. Under the leadership of CEO, Dr. F.M. Siyoi, the team convened in Washington DC to submit an application to join the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) as an affiliate member. During the Management Committee Closed Session, […]

Washington DC – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has achieved a significant milestone by attaining official recognition as an MDSAP Affiliate Member for the Medical Devices Single Audit Program (MDSAP). This acknowledgment was made during the ongoing 25th session of the International Medical Devices Regulators Forum (IMDRF) in Washington DC from March 11th to […]

Nairobi, Kenya – Today, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) convened a meeting with top management from local pharmaceutical manufacturing companies to discuss strategies for enhancing oversight of local manufacturers. The meeting highlighted the importance of implementing a rapid alert system to manage substandard and falsified medicines, as well as the application of a mandatory […]