Committees
The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) operates through a robust committee structure designed to translate our strategic priorities into action. Each committee is aligned to the EPIC Agenda—Education, Policy, Innovation, and Collaboration—and works collectively to advance the profession, protect public health, and empower our members.
Education & Continuous Professional Development Committee
EPIC Pillar: Education
This committee develops and delivers high-quality CPD programs that meet regulatory requirements and address real-world practice gaps. It promotes specialization pathways, integrates ethics and standards into training, and fosters partnerships with academic institutions to strengthen pharmacy education and internship programmes.
Key Focus: CPD calendars, specialist training modules, ethics refresher courses, academic-industry collaboration.
Government Affairs, Advocacy & Policy Committee
EPIC Pillar: Policy
This committee leads PSK’s engagement with government, regulators, and legislative bodies. It drafts position papers, monitors policy changes, and advocates for reforms that enhance the pharmacist’s role in healthcare delivery and protect the profession’s interests.
Key Focus: Policy briefs, legislative monitoring, stakeholder engagement, advocacy campaigns.
Legal, Ethics, Standards & Compliance Committee
EPIC Pillar: Policy & Education
This committee upholds professional ethics and regulatory compliance across the Society. It provides legal guidance, oversees development and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), conducts compliance audits, and ensures adherence to the PSK Code of Ethics.
Key Focus: Code of Ethics review, compliance audits, dispute resolution, legal guidance.
Practice Committee (Hospital, Community & Public Health)
EPIC Pillar: Collaboration
Focused on strengthening practice standards across all sectors, this committee develops clinical guidelines, promotes preventive health and chronic disease management, and coordinates public health campaigns. It ensures that pharmacists are equipped to deliver patient-centred care in every setting.
Key Focus: Practice guidelines, health campaigns, patient education, chronic disease management.
Public Relations, Media, Events & Communications Committee
EPIC Pillar: Collaboration
This committee safeguards and promotes PSK’s public image. It manages all communications, coordinates events and campaigns, and ensures that the Society’s activities, achievements, and positions are effectively communicated to members, the media, and the public.
Key Focus: Monthly newsletters, social media engagement, national events, media relations.
Innovation, Research & Digital Health Committee
EPIC Pillar: Innovation
Charged with driving innovation in pharmacy practice, this committee promotes research funding, pilots new service models, and champions the adoption of digital health tools including telepharmacy and e-prescribing systems. It provides evidence-based data to inform PSK’s advocacy and policy work.
Key Focus: Research grants, innovation pilots, digital health adoption, cyber security awareness.
Industry, Regulatory Affairs & Supply Chain Committee
EPIC Pillar: Policy & Innovation
This committee supports pharmacists in regulatory compliance, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) readiness, and supply chain management. It facilitates collaboration between PSK and the pharmaceutical industry and champions pharmacist-led supply chain solutions.
Key Focus: GMP/ML3 readiness, industry partnerships, supply chain efficiency, regulatory compliance.
Trade, Business & Resource Committee
EPIC Pillar: Innovation & Sustainability
Focused on generating sustainable revenue streams for PSK, this committee identifies business opportunities, secures sponsorships and partnerships, and supports members in entrepreneurship, trade, and resource mobilisation.
Key Focus: Revenue generation, sponsorships, business environment reporting, member enterprise support.
Member Engagement & Welfare Committee
EPIC Pillar: Collaboration
This committee enhances member engagement, professional networking, and overall wellbeing. It coordinates mentorship programmes, welfare initiatives, and diversity and inclusion efforts, ensuring that every member feels connected, supported, and valued.
Key Focus: Mentorship programmes, welfare support, member satisfaction surveys, diversity initiatives.
Committee of Fellows
The Committee of Fellows is composed of distinguished members who have made significant contributions to the pharmacy profession in Kenya. The committee serves as an advisory body, providing guidance and mentorship to younger pharmacists. The committee also recognizes and celebrates the achievements of fellow pharmacists through awards and honors, promoting excellence and inspiring others to strive for professional growth.