C
Originally published by Capital News
📰 Read Full Article
top
September 18, 2026
3h ago

Taxpayers lose Sh1bn in expired medicines as Senators raise alarm

Taxpayers lose Sh1bn in expired medicines as Senators raise alarm

Taxpayers face a Sh1 billion loss from medicines that have expired in public facilities, with senators pressing the Pharmacy and Poisons Board to strengthen oversight and prevent wastage of essential drugs...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenyan taxpayers are facing a potential loss of Sh1 billion due to expired medicines, prompting the Senate Health Committee to demand answers from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) regarding management and disposal of pharmaceutical products.

  • Estimated loss: Sh1 billion in expired medicines.
  • Key organizations involved: Senate Health Committee, Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), and Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).
  • Concerns raised include weak inspection capacity, poor stock management, procurement decisions, and delays in distribution and disposal, with some expired drugs identified as donations.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Capital News

📰 Read Full Article
The Online Kenyan Android App

Kenya's news, briefed daily

Daily Briefs with audio, your topics, and breaking stories.

Get the Kenyan News appFree Android app on Google Play

Related News

The Online Kenyan Android App

Take Kenya's news with you

Breaking stories, daily briefs, and the topics you follow - on your phone, free.

Get the Kenyan News appFree Android app on Google Play