K
Originally published by KBC County NewsJune 22, 2026
2h ago
95 arrested, 48 premises closed in crack down to weed out fake pharmaceutical enterprises
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has arrested 95 fake pharmacists and shut down 48 premises, which were in operation without valid licenses. In a week-long surveillance exercise that concluded on 19th June, 2026, officers from the Board inspected 155 premises in the informal ..
✨ Key Highlights
A crackdown by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has resulted in the arrest of 95 individuals operating as fake pharmacists and the closure of 48 unlicensed pharmaceutical premises.
- 95 individuals arrested for operating without licenses.
- 48 premises permanently closed in Nairobi and Kajiado.
- The operation, led by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), confiscated approximately 169 cartons of medicines.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from KBC County News
Advertisement
Advertisement