Kenya's pharmaceutical sector has seen substantial growth, evidenced by a significant increase in registered premises and licensed professionals. This expansion is attributed to increased investment in healthcare services and improved access to pharmaceutical care nationwide.

• A 53% growth in registered pharmaceutical premises, from 6,852 in 2018 to 10,497 as of June 23, 2026.
• The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is the key organization reporting these figures.
• The pharmaceutical workforce also expanded by 70%, with 7,255 products now eligible for import or local manufacture.