Govt moves to regulate traditional medicine in proposed law

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 - Kenya’s traditional medicine sector could soon be subject to regulation if Parliament passes a new bill that seeks to streamline Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya is moving to regulate its traditional medicine sector through a proposed new law. The Kenya Medical Research Institute Bill 2025 aims to professionalize the industry by establishing a body to oversee traditional and alternative medicine practices, ensuring quality and safety standards.
- The proposed institute will ensure traditional remedies meet quality, safety, and efficacy standards, and conserve medicinal plant biodiversity.
- The bill is sponsored by Seme MP James Nyikal.
- Currently, Kenya’s traditional medicine remains largely unregulated, unlike conventional medical practices.
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