BAD NEWS TO THOSE WHO OWN PHARMACIES.

At least 94 illegal pharmacies have been shut in a joint crackdown in Central and Nairobi regions.

The ongoing joint operation conducted by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and the National Police Service commenced on March 26.

The crackdown has seen at least 70 people arrested and charged in court for various offences.

The Head, of enforcement and surveillance at PPB Julius Kaluai, confirmed that 21 pharmacies have been shut in Kiambu, 23 in Murang’a, 17 in Kirinyaga, six in Nyeri, 20 in Nyandarua and seven in Nairobi.

“The list of closed premises shall be periodically updated and shared with the media for the update to the public,” Kaluai said.

“The board seeks the support of the public, National Police Service and the national government administrative organs in monitoring and enforcement of closure notices issued,” he added.