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The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has released the official schedule and guidelines for the November 2025 Professional Examinations.
In a notice on Tuesday, September 16, the PPB announced that the exams, which will include Pre-registration Exams (Stage I & II) and Enrolment Exams (Level I & II), would be conducted from November 17 to November 20.
“The Pharmacy and Poisons Board will conduct the Pre-registration Exams (Stage I & II) and Enrolment exams (Level I & II) on November 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2025,” the notice read.
The examinations will be administered online at designated examination centres across the country, as has been the case in recent years.
The Pharmacies and Poisons Board headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
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Pharmacies and Poisons Board
Candidates intending to sit for the exams are required to apply through the PPB online services portal on or before October 31.
Each candidate is expected to select their preferred examination centre, with the PPB clarifying that the centres may be subject to change. With this in mind, candidates are advised to check the portal regularly for updates regarding the exam venue.
The PPB also urged candidates sitting the exams to have a functional computer device with reliable internet connectivity to ensure minimal disruptions during the exam period. To avert power issues, the machines should be capable of storing enough power to operate independently for at least three hours.
Further, there will be a mandatory rehearsal session on Monday, November 17, to familiarise candidates with the online examination process.
Besides the centre-based rehearsals, there will also be mock exams to allow candidates to practise using the PPB’s online examination portal from home. Dates for the mock exams will be communicated at a later time.
For candidates with disabilities or conditions which could affect their ability to sit for the online exams, they are required to notify the board in writing. The notification should include valid medical documentation to support requests for special accommodations.
PPB exams are crucial for individuals pursuing a career in pharmacy since they are the official gateway to licensure , allowing candidates to legally practise in Kenya.
Beyond legal requirements, the exams are designed to filter candidates who have the necessary skills and ethical foundation to work safely in the pharmaceutical sector.
Importantly, PPB exams also serve as a standardisation tool across the profession, ensuring that regardless of whether a candidate studied locally or abroad, everyone meets a consistent national benchmark.
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