APIFA

19/01/2026

It was a pleasure to host the Konza Technopolis team at our offices for a productive and forward-looking engagement on the future of life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing in Kenya.

The conversation focused on the APIFA Life Sciences Park project — a catalytic initiative aligned with the next pharma frontier on the continent, being considered under a Public-Private Partnership ( ) framework and its potential to anchor advanced biopharmaceutical , , and within . We explored how purpose-built infrastructure, investor-ready frameworks, and strong public–private collaboration can accelerate of biologics, APIs, finished pharmaceuticals, and other health products and technologies.

At APIFA, we continue to champion an innovation-driven pharmaceutical and life sciences ecosystem that strengthens health security, builds resilient supply chains, and unlocks high-value industrial growth. We look forward to the next steps.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026!

We hope you’ve had a well-deserved and restful break. As we step into the new year, we look forward to reconnecting and building on our shared work. 2026 brings fresh opportunities across local pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, and health innovation to deepen collaboration and expand access to quality, affordable health products across the continent.

Here’s to a productive, innovative, and impactful year ahead. Let’s get back to it!

26/03/2025

📢 We are excited to announce that APIFA will participate in the 3rd World Local Production Forum (WLPF), taking place from 7 - 9 April 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This high-impact global gathering will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, financial institutions, and development partners to drive sustainable local production of essential health products.

APIFA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Frankline Keter, Ph.D., will be a panelist in the session "Connecting the Dots: Financing Local Production Along the Value Chain." He will share insights on innovative financing models to accelerate local manufacturing, drawing from APIFA's expertise in helping manufacturers access funding, scale operations, enhance production capacity, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in global production capacity and supply chains, delaying access to essential medicines, vaccines, and diagnostics. This underscored the urgent need to strengthen local production to enhance health equity, resilience, and security. The World Local Production Forum (WLPF) serves as a key platform to address these challenges, foster meaningful collaborations, and shape policies that support sustainable development in pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturing.

We look forward to engaging with global stakeholders to explore solutions that advance local production, improve health security, and build resilient supply chains.

🔗 Read More & Join the Conversation: WLPF Agenda

The 3rd World Local Production Forum (WLPF) unites global experts and leaders to create sustainable solutions for timely access to essential medicines, vaccines, and medical devices. We enhance preparedness for future pandemics, ensuring that nations are ready to respond rapidly and effectively. ​

Through local manufacturing, we are shaping a more secure, self-sufficient, and equitable healthcare future. ​

Join us in fostering global health security and preparedness. ​

📅 7 - 9 April 2025 ​
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ​
💻 Register now:
https://register.strategic.ae/registration/access-package/865FF3C1-1FEB-495F-A0B8-979003F3137F?timestamp=1742538196241-250221

World Health Organization (WHO)

01/01/2025

Happy New Year, 2025, from APIFA!
We wish you a prosperous New Year with health, happiness, and success. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth and transformation.

01/01/2025

01/01/2025

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support and collaboration, which have allowed us to advance our mission of transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa in 2024. We celebrate the milestones we’ve achieved together and look forward to building on this progress in 2025.

03/12/2024

Last Thursday, APIFA proudly hosted the Second Edition of the , bringing together local , , , and other key industry stakeholders to focus on the critical theme:

🔓Unlocking Financing for Local Manufacturing: Advancing Sustainable Health Systems in Africa.

The high-level discussions explored innovative strategies to:
🔑 Bridge the financing gap with creative models to support local manufacturing.
💡 Unlock high-impact investments for pharmaceutical production, fostering economic independence and securing supply chains.
🤝 Build partnerships that enhance Africa’s public health security and create a resilient pharmaceutical ecosystem.

This exclusive business networking event allowed local manufacturers to connect directly with potential investors and collaborators, driving action toward structured investments that will shape Africa’s manufacturing landscape.

We sincerely thank all participants for joining us in this impactful conversation, sharing valuable insights, and helping lay the foundation for strategic partnerships that drive a more sustainable future. Stay tuned for updates and highlights!

01/10/2024

We were delighted to attend the 41st IASP - Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation World Conference last week in Nairobi, Kenya, hosted by Konza Technopolis. The event offered a great platform for APIFA to further our mission of pursuing upstream engagements that are essential for strengthening Africa’s pharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem—especially concerning Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

One of the key discussions at the conference centered around the impact of changing demographics on entrepreneurship and technology. With Africa’s rapidly growing youth population, there is a tremendous opportunity to harness their potential to drive technological advancements and innovation across the pharmaceutical sector.

Science parks are essential drivers of innovation, serving as hubs where industry, academia, and entrepreneurship intersect to create innovative industries that fuel regional development. They provide affordable, high-quality spaces for collaboration and offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to work alongside industry experts and academic researchers, facilitating the development of cutting-edge technologies and promoting success on a global scale. This synergy creates a thriving knowledge economy that attracts world-class talent and strengthens local industries.

The event highlighted the importance of investing in critical infrastructure—including physical, financial, scientific, and technological resources—that can serve as the backbone of Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. As the world faces unpredictable shocks, from new pandemic outbreaks to supply chain disruptions, science and technological advancements, along with continuous research in new medicine development, are more critical than ever.

APIFA continues to actively engage in public-private partnerships focused on the development of life sciences parks, recognizing that collaboration within such innovation hubs is essential for building sustainable ecosystems capable of addressing future challenges. As an ecosystem player advocating for API production, APIFA understands the need for climate-responsive, smart, and sustainable production sites to enhance local manufacturing. Through these partnerships, APIFA remains committed to establishing strong frameworks and enhancing the capacities of local manufacturers to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of life-saving medicines, including through the establishment of life sciences pharma parks. By investing in talent and infrastructure, we are shaping the future of economics and ensuring Africa’s pharmaceutical sector is well-prepared to meet both local and global health needs.

11/07/2024

Dr. Frankline Keter elaborated on how APIFA is a central hub, facilitating and between manufacturers and other using a market-shaping approach with sustainable considerations. With this , all involved stakeholders de-risk the participation of all other parties by equally sharing in the and . Consequently, all platform partners jointly enable the development of pharmaceutical capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa.

recognizes the private sector's crucial role in enabling to medicines, accelerating the of health on the continent, expanding the African pharmaceutical , and building a more supply chain. We are committed to continuing our engagement with partners to support this growth.

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