Importing pharmaceutical products into Kenya requires Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) approval, layered on top of a valid wholesale dealer’s or manufacturer’s licence and product registration with PPB. Each shipment typically needs supporting documents such as a Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product, GMP certificate, and an Import Declaration Form processed through KRA via the KenTrade single window.
Fee Summary Table
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Import approval / permit | Assessed per consignment and product category — not a single fixed published figure |
| Underlying wholesale dealer’s licence (prerequisite) | Ksh. 40,000 total (premises + licence) |
| Underlying product registration (prerequisite) | Varies by product — see Product Registration Certificate fees |
Unlike premises and practice licences, PPB’s import permit charges are not published as a single flat fee — they depend on the product, consignment value, and licence category involved. Confirm exact charges directly with PPB’s import/export desk or the current Schedule of Fees for Regulatory Activities before budgeting for a shipment.
What You Need
- Valid wholesale dealer’s or manufacturer’s licence
- PPB-registered product (Certificate of Registration)
- Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product and GMP certificate from country of origin
- Import Declaration Form via KenTrade/KRA
