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Illegal pharmacies fleecing buyers

Kenya: Thousands of illegal pharmacies are endangering the lives of unsuspecting patients through unauthorised prescription drugs.

Independent investigations by an industry research firm estimates that there are close to 2,000 registered pharmacies while more than 4,000 operate without permits throughout the country.

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