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Nation Media Group journalist James Kariuki has been recognized in the daily newspaper category award for his consistency in writing about the plight of local manufacturers amidst the scourges of trade in counterfeits and illicit trade in general. He has a firm grasp in writing on trade, manufacturing and intellectual property issues in the Nation Newspaper Daily Edition, Business Daily as well as the online news of the leading regional Newspaper.

He was awarded for his varied coverage that has gone a long way towards promoting Intellectual Property Rights to influence policy making in Kenya and the East African region.
Last May, the article revealed the significant increase in trade in counterfeits through online sites. The revelation put further pressure on government agencies to fight online counterfeiting in the country.

Kenya Broadcasting Commission Television News Reporter Mr. Ronald Owili received a certificate of merit in the TV category for his work as a lead advocate for fair trade against illicit trade. He has consistently covered Anti- counterfeit raids and ordinarily combines with online engagement in this era of digital/online news.

Both Mr. Kariuki and Mr. Owili received a souvenir and a merit certificate from the Executive Director, Anti-Counterfeit Agency, Mr. Elema Halake that was signed by Mr. Adan Mohammed the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry Trade, Industry and cooperatives, Kenya.

The Awards were presented on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary by the Principal Secretary, State Department of Trade Dr. Chris Kiptoo and the Chairlady, Kenya Association of Manufacturers Mrs. Flora Mutahi at the Laico Regency Hotel in Nairobi during the World Anti-Counterfeit Day 2018.