Unicaf and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society of Kenya (RAPSK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening professional development, knowledge-sharing and access to higher education opportunities for professionals working across Kenya’s health products and technologies regulatory ecosystem.
Founded in 2018, RAPSK is a professional membership association supporting professionals involved in the regulation of Health Products & Technologies (HPTs) in Kenya. Its mandate focuses on regulatory compliance, advocacy for best practice and continuous professional development, with a vision of becoming Kenya’s leading authority in HPTs regulation.
With more than 5,000 members countrywide, RAPSK brings together a significant community of professionals operating within Kenya’s pharmaceutical and broader health-products regulatory ecosystem. The organisation is affiliated with and connected to key industry and professional bodies, including the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK), TOPRA, RAPS, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and KAPI Kenya.
The partnership will create opportunities for RAPSK members to access relevant higher education programmes offered through Unicaf, while also supporting knowledge exchange and professional development through initiatives such as joint webinars, masterclasses and targeted advisory support.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr John Mwangi, Chairman of RAPSK, highlighted the importance of the partnership in supporting regulatory excellence and continuous professional development across Kenya’s health-products sector.
“Today marks a significant milestone in our collective effort to strengthen regulatory excellence and continuous professional development in Kenya’s health products and technologies sector. RAPSK’s vision is to be Kenya’s leading authority in HPTs regulation, and partnerships like this one with Unicaf are central to that ambition. Through this MoU, we are creating a structured pathway for our members to access high-quality educational programmes. We look forward to working closely with Unicaf to deliver joint webinars, masterclasses, and targeted advisory support for our members.”
The partnership also reflects Unicaf’s commitment to developing strategic relationships that connect professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning and career advancement.
Samson Kithika Mbondo, Senior Strategic Partnership Manager, Unicaf, said:
“On behalf of Unicaf, I am delighted to welcome Dr John Mwangi and the RAPSK delegation to our offices for this signing ceremony. This MoU reflects a shared commitment to advancing professional development and regulatory excellence in Kenya’s health sector.
“Unicaf’s strategic partnership approach is built on long-term value creation for members and institutions alike. With RAPSK’s members and strong affiliations across PSK, TOPRA, RAPS, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and KAPI Kenya, this partnership offers a powerful channel to extend Unicaf’s programmes to a highly relevant professional audience. Our team is ready to support RAPSK members through dedicated advisory services, onboarding assistance, and joint programmes such as informational webinars and masterclasses on regulatory topics and CPD.”
Through the partnership, Unicaf and RAPSK will explore initiatives designed to support the continuing development of professionals in a sector where regulatory knowledge, specialised skills and lifelong learning are increasingly important.
