William Mwiti
Dr. William Mwiti is a distinguished Kenyan pharmacist and public health leader, renowned for his transformative contributions to Africa’s pharmaceutical sector. As the Director of Quality and Risk Management for Africa and Developing Countries of Asia at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), he has been instrumental in advancing medical governance, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs across 53 countries. Dr. Mwiti co-authored Kenya’s first industry code of practice in 2004 and played a pivotal role in the enactment of the Anti-Counterfeit Act, significantly strengthening the fight against substandard medicines. His leadership in the Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) and the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) has been vital in promoting ethical standards and ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicines in the region. Dr. Mwiti’s dedication to public health and ethical practices has left an indelible mark on Africa’s healthcare landscape.