In 2019, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board closed down about 80 illegal chemists in Nairobi and Kajiado counties.
Proliferation of unregistered or unlicensed chemists has seen the Pharmacy and Poisons Board launch countrywide crackdown.
Individuals found selling or dispensing medicine without a written prescription from a registered health practitioner face three years in jail or a fine of up to Sh30,000 if MPs approve changes to the law.
The Pharmacy and Poisons (Amendment) Bill, 2021 currently before the House seeks to safeguard the health of all Kenyans and encourage them to seek medical attention from qualified health professionals.
