Kenya Pharmacist Licensure Jurisprudence Practice Exam 2026 –
Professional Certification Preparation in Pharmacy Law, Ethics,
Regulatory Compliance, Medicines Control, Professional
Responsibilities and Legal Practice Scenarios
SECTION 1: THE PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT (CAP 244) – STRUCTURE, REGISTRATION,
AND LICENSING
Question 1
Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act Cap 244, which body is mandated to appoint the
members of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board?
A. The Cabinet Secretary responsible for health
B. The Director of Medical Services
C. The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
D. The Chief Pharmacist
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Section 3(1) of the Act vests the appointing authority for the Board in the
Cabinet Secretary responsible for health, ensuring ministerial oversight.
Question 2
A pharmacist registered in Kenya wishes to engage in active practice for the year 2026.
According to the Act, what specific authorization must be obtained annually in addition to
registration?
,A. A certificate of good standing
B. A practising license
C. A premises registration certificate
D. A wholesale dealer's license
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 9A mandates that every registered pharmacist must hold a valid
practising license to legally engage in practice for a given period.
Question 3
Which of the following qualifications is explicitly required for a person to be registered as a
pharmacist under the Act?
A. A diploma in pharmaceutical technology from a recognized institution
B. A degree in pharmacy from a recognized university and successful completion of the
internship
C. A certificate in dispensing from the Kenya Medical Training College
D. A bachelor's degree in chemistry with a postgraduate diploma in dispensing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Registration as a pharmacist requires a recognized pharmacy degree followed
by the compulsory internship and passing the licensure examinations.
Question 4
The Board may refuse to issue or renew a practising license. Under Section 9D, what is the
primary ground for such refusal?
,A. The applicant failed to comply with the requirements of the Act or its rules
B. The applicant is employed in a public hospital
C. The applicant has not published research in the last two years
D. The applicant belongs to a professional association
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Section 9D empowers the Board to deny a license if, after due process, the
applicant is found non-compliant with statutory requirements.
Question 5
Dr. Mwangi, a registered pharmacist, has been registered for 10 years but has not
undertaken any Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities for the last three
years. What is the legal implication of this omission?
A. He is automatically deregistered from the register
B. He remains registered but may face difficulties renewing his practising license
C. He is required to pay a fine equivalent to his annual income
D. No action can be taken as CPD is voluntary
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 9F mandates CPD for maintaining competence; non-compliance can
affect the renewal of the practising license though it does not automatically delete one from
the register.
Question 6
, A registered pharmacist is convicted of a criminal offence involving fraud in a foreign
country. The Board in Kenya is notified. Under Section 17 of the Act, what action can the
Board take?
A. The Board must immediately imprison the pharmacist
B. The Board may direct the registrar to delete the pharmacist's name from the register
C. The Board can only issue a warning letter
D. The Board has no jurisdiction over offences committed outside Kenya
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 17 allows the Board to delete a name from the register if a pharmacist
is removed from a foreign register or disentitled to practise abroad due to misconduct.
Question 7
Which section of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act restricts unregistered persons from
practising pharmacy or using the title "pharmacist"?
A. Section 12
B. Section 19
C. Section 23
D. Section 35
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 19 establishes the general restrictions, making it an offence for
unregistered individuals to practice pharmacy or hold themselves out as pharmacists.
Question 8
Professional Certification Preparation in Pharmacy Law, Ethics,
Regulatory Compliance, Medicines Control, Professional
Responsibilities and Legal Practice Scenarios
SECTION 1: THE PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT (CAP 244) – STRUCTURE, REGISTRATION,
AND LICENSING
Question 1
Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act Cap 244, which body is mandated to appoint the
members of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board?
A. The Cabinet Secretary responsible for health
B. The Director of Medical Services
C. The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
D. The Chief Pharmacist
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Section 3(1) of the Act vests the appointing authority for the Board in the
Cabinet Secretary responsible for health, ensuring ministerial oversight.
Question 2
A pharmacist registered in Kenya wishes to engage in active practice for the year 2026.
According to the Act, what specific authorization must be obtained annually in addition to
registration?
,A. A certificate of good standing
B. A practising license
C. A premises registration certificate
D. A wholesale dealer's license
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 9A mandates that every registered pharmacist must hold a valid
practising license to legally engage in practice for a given period.
Question 3
Which of the following qualifications is explicitly required for a person to be registered as a
pharmacist under the Act?
A. A diploma in pharmaceutical technology from a recognized institution
B. A degree in pharmacy from a recognized university and successful completion of the
internship
C. A certificate in dispensing from the Kenya Medical Training College
D. A bachelor's degree in chemistry with a postgraduate diploma in dispensing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Registration as a pharmacist requires a recognized pharmacy degree followed
by the compulsory internship and passing the licensure examinations.
Question 4
The Board may refuse to issue or renew a practising license. Under Section 9D, what is the
primary ground for such refusal?
,A. The applicant failed to comply with the requirements of the Act or its rules
B. The applicant is employed in a public hospital
C. The applicant has not published research in the last two years
D. The applicant belongs to a professional association
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Section 9D empowers the Board to deny a license if, after due process, the
applicant is found non-compliant with statutory requirements.
Question 5
Dr. Mwangi, a registered pharmacist, has been registered for 10 years but has not
undertaken any Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities for the last three
years. What is the legal implication of this omission?
A. He is automatically deregistered from the register
B. He remains registered but may face difficulties renewing his practising license
C. He is required to pay a fine equivalent to his annual income
D. No action can be taken as CPD is voluntary
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 9F mandates CPD for maintaining competence; non-compliance can
affect the renewal of the practising license though it does not automatically delete one from
the register.
Question 6
, A registered pharmacist is convicted of a criminal offence involving fraud in a foreign
country. The Board in Kenya is notified. Under Section 17 of the Act, what action can the
Board take?
A. The Board must immediately imprison the pharmacist
B. The Board may direct the registrar to delete the pharmacist's name from the register
C. The Board can only issue a warning letter
D. The Board has no jurisdiction over offences committed outside Kenya
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 17 allows the Board to delete a name from the register if a pharmacist
is removed from a foreign register or disentitled to practise abroad due to misconduct.
Question 7
Which section of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act restricts unregistered persons from
practising pharmacy or using the title "pharmacist"?
A. Section 12
B. Section 19
C. Section 23
D. Section 35
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 19 establishes the general restrictions, making it an offence for
unregistered individuals to practice pharmacy or hold themselves out as pharmacists.
Question 8
