Kenya Aims to Lead Africa in Pharma

Published: 23 Sep, 2025 07:54 Sources: S1 S2 S3 Category: Business Language: English Country: Kenya

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Kenya aims to lead Africa in medicine and vaccine production, Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga announced. At a Vision 2030 investor breakfast, he highlighted the Kenya Biovax Institute as a key project to expand local pharmaceutical capacity. The government seeks international partnerships to scale production, create jobs, and enhance health security, positioning Kenya as a continental hub for medical innovation and supply resilience.