The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued an urgent recall for Sure Lubricated Condoms Dotted, Batch No. 2405055, manufactured by Indus Medicare Private Limited. The recall comes after tests revealed that the product failed to meet the required quality standards, specifically the freedom-from-holes conductivity test. In response, the Board has directed pharmaceutical outlets, healthcare…
Pharmacy and Poisons Board has recalled ‘Sure’ condoms Batch No. 2405055 manufactured by Indus Medicare Private Limited. This comes hours after the quality control body recalled other pharmaceutical products over safety issues. In a statement, CEO Fred Siyoi has cited non-compliance with quality standards as the reason behind the recall. “The Pharmacy and Poisons Board…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a quarantine order for two drugs, Mefnac Oral Suspension and Floracil 1000 Injection, due to contamination and regulatory non-compliance. In a statement on Wednesday, PPB revealed that Mefnac Oral Suspension manufactured by Efroze Chemical Industries Pvt Ltd in Pakistan is suspected of contamination with Diethylene Glycol (DEG)…
Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah has offered to forgive the man who accused him of allegedly assaulting him online The MP met his opponent, Stephen Kamay, in his office in Nairobi; they chose to settle out of court Another young man is facing a court case for publishing news on the X network suggesting…
President William Ruto welcomed the leaders of the Evangelical and Pentecostal churches at the State House on Wednesday, December 11 The head of state clearly showed his strong faith by leading the priests during the service, singing a hymn During the meeting, Ruto confirmed his administration's commitment to work with religious institutions Nairobi: It seems…
The newly appointed Bomet University Chancellor Prof Kipkirui Mutai survived a road accident The accident happened when Prof Mutai was on his way home after receiving the reins of the job His bodyguard, Kemboi, suffered minor injuries and is recovering in hospital The new head of the University BometProf Kipkirui Mutai, was involved in a…
Kenya is set to celebrate its 61st Republic Day at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on Thursday, December 12 President William Ruto will preside over the event, along with his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, who was sworn in as the third deputy president about a month ago. This year's theme for Republic Day is about jobs, labor…
East African Community partner states have been urged to allocate more resources to support small and medium enterprises in the region to enhance regional intra-trade. During the 7th EAC Secretary General’s Forum held in Nairobi bringing together civil society, interest groups and private sector, stakeholders called on partners states to develop inclusive policies prioritizing small-scale…
Nadia Mukami and her baby daddy, Arrow Bwoy, used Simple Boy's popular greetings in an interview She ignored it and declared her love for the Mafi Mushkila hitmaker while Arrow watched Nadia later told her husband that she was joking and apologized to him, which caused mixed reactions online Kenyan singer Nadia Mukami has expressed…
Diamond Platnumz angered Kenyan fans after failing to perform at the Furaha Festival over the weekend The disappointment was compounded by his run-in with Willy Paul, although the Tanzanian singer's leadership denied him. Diamond indirectly answered his critics by showing the big collaboration he is currently working on Diamond Platnumz is moving on with life…
A grieving woman from Homa Bay County mourns the death of her 6-year-old daughter who died after being hit by a ball Lilian Akoth told TUKO.co.ke that her child, Sharlene Blessing, complained of stomach pain, which she thought would subside but the condition worsened Sharlene had recently graduated from PP2 and was preparing to join…
A group of bees interrupted the burial ceremony of Faith Njeri in Ngurubani area of Mwea constituency, Kirinyaga The celebrant, Ngari Muthang'ato, revealed that the incident happened when mourners were preparing to bury the deceased The family confirmed that the deceased was buried that night where few people attended Residents of Huduruma Estate, Ngurubani, Mwea…
On Wednesday, December 11, a fatal accident occurred in Mariakani Maji Ya Chumvi area of Kilifi county A police report seen by TUKO.co.ke shows two Polish tourists died on the spot after a trailer hit their car The accident comes weeks after the Police released a report showing that more Kenyans have died in road…
Sanlam Kenya shareholders have given the insurer the green light to raise additional Ksh 3.25 billion in fresh capital through a rights issue during the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on Wednesday. According to Salam Kenya chairman Dr John Simba, the Rights Issue will be structured to raise target amount and will enable the firm to…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has flagged an unregistered anti-cancer drug currently in circulation in the Kenyan market. In a statement on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the board stated that they discovered that the Floracil 1000 (Fluorouracil 1000mg/2ml) Injection was in the market despite failing to undergo their approval. “During routine post-market surveillance (PMS)…