Pharmaceutical Exporter to Kenya from India
Indian Generic Medicines (IGM) is a WHO-GMP-aligned, DGFT-registered pharmaceutical exporter to Kenya from India — supplying PPB-registered generics, oncology, antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines to licensed importers, hospitals and distributors, with full export documentation.
Can Indian companies export medicines to Kenya?
Yes — Indian companies can export medicines to Kenya once the product is registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and imported through a Kenya-licensed importer. Products should come from WHO-GMP facilities with a CPP, COA, GMP certificate and Certificate of Origin. Kenya is East Africa’s main pharmaceutical hub, supplied mainly through the Port of Mombasa and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
| Requirement | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Medicines regulator | PPB (Pharmacy and Poisons Board) |
| Product registration | Required before marketing |
| Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) | Yes |
| WHO-GMP manufacturing | Required |
| Cold chain | Required for temperature-sensitive medicines |
| Main entry point | Mombasa (sea); JKIA Nairobi (air) |
| Local importer licence | Yes — PPB-licensed importer |
Medicine export regulations for Kenya (PPB)
Kenya’s medicines are regulated by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). Imported medicines must be registered with the PPB and brought in through a licensed local importer; WHO-GMP is the benchmark the PPB uses to assess the foreign manufacturer. Kenya is the leading pharmaceutical hub for the East African region.
Documents required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) | Confirms the product’s regulatory status in India (WHO format). |
| Certificate of Analysis (COA) | Confirms quality and composition of each batch. |
| GMP Certificate | Confirms the site meets Good Manufacturing Practice standards. |
| Certificate of Origin | Confirms manufacture in India. |
| Commercial invoice & packing list | Required for customs clearance. |
How to export medicine from India to Kenya — step by step
Medicine categories exported from India to Kenya
Logistics & cold chain to Kenya
Shipments move via the Port of Mombasa or air freight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) — sea freight roughly 2–4 weeks; air freight about 4–6 days. Temperature-sensitive products (vaccines, biologics and certain injectables) are shipped under validated cold-chain packaging with real-time temperature monitoring to preserve potency from India to Kenya, in line with WHO-GDP good distribution practice.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Indian exporters can supply Kenya once the product is registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and imported through a licensed local importer, with WHO-GMP manufacturing and full documentation.
Generally yes — medicines must be registered with the PPB before marketing. The Kenyan importer arranges registration using the exporter’s documentation.
CPP, COA, GMP certificate, Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice and packing list.
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), which registers products and assesses the foreign manufacturer’s WHO-GMP status.
India offers WHO-GMP quality at competitive prices across a broad range, and Kenya — East Africa’s hub — re-distributes to neighbouring markets.
Generics across major categories, antiretrovirals and anti-malarials, oncology drugs, antibiotics, cardiac and diabetes formulations, and cold-chain vaccines.
By sea to Mombasa, roughly 2–4 weeks, or by air to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, about 4–6 days. Cold-chain products ship temperature-monitored.
Yes. With PPB registration and a licensed local partner, exporters can support KEMSA and county health tenders and private hospital procurement.
Ask for the Pharmexcil RCMC, IEC, drug licence and WHO-GMP certificates. IGM provides these on request.
Why choose Indian Generic Medicines for Kenya
Source certified medicines from India for Kenya
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