Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Licence Licence Fees / Charges
Any company intending to manufacture drugs or medicines in Kenya must hold both a registered premises certificate and a manufacturer’s licence from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), under Section 35A of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Cap 244. This is one of the more rigorous PPB licensing categories, involving facility inspection against Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
Fee Summary Table
| Item | Fee (Ksh.) |
|---|---|
| Premises registration | 10,000 |
| Manufacturing licence | 50,000 |
| Total | 60,000 |
Fees reflect PPB’s current published rates as of early 2026. Note that PPB had earlier proposed raising the manufacturing licence fee to Ksh. 150,000 — confirm the applicable figure on the PPB portal at the time of application, since fee schedules are revised periodically.
What You Need
- Certificate of incorporation and CR12
- GMP-compliant facility layout and equipment list
- Superintending pharmacist’s registration and practice licence
- Online application via the PPB licensing portal, followed by a physical premises inspection
