The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has earned double honours at the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA 2026), held in Accra, Ghana, in recognition of its contribution to consumer protection, intellectual property enforcement and public sector leadership.

The Authority was named Anti-Counterfeit Enforcement and Consumer Protection Provider of the Year, recognising its efforts to combat counterfeit trade, protect consumers and safeguard legitimate businesses.

A suspected illegal fertilizer repackaging scheme involving the diversion of government-subsidized fertilizer has been uncovered in Matungu, Kakamega County, following an enforcement operation by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA).

The operation led to the seizure of 323 bags of illegally repackaged fertilizer valued at over KSh 1.6 million, two loaded lorries and industrial packaging equipment believed to have been used in the illicit activity.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) today hosted a delegation from the Fertilizer Association of Kenya (FAK) for a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in addressing emerging challenges within Kenya’s fertilizer sector.

The engagement, led by ACA Executive Director Robi M. King’a, PhD brought together officials from the Authority and representatives of FAK led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Lillian Wanjiru. Discussions focused on counterfeiting, diversion of fertilizer, repackaging, cross-border movement of fertilizer into neighboring countries, product traceability and the need for stronger information sharing between the Authority and industry.

The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology today held a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), Dr Robi M. King’a, to deliberate on the use of digital technologies and product traceability systems in combating counterfeit and illicit alcohol and protecting consumers in Kenya.

The Committee was informed that the challenge of illicit alcohol extends beyond counterfeit products to include tax-leaked, smuggled, substandard, adulterated, unlicensed artisanal and surrogate alcohol, requiring a coordinated multi-agency response.

The discussions brought together an ACA delegation led by Executive Director Dr. Robi M. King’a, PhD, and the PRSK team to explore areas of mutual interest in strategic communication, professional development and public engagement.

Dr. King’a was accompanied by Mr. Henry Maina Omusundi, Deputy Director, Research and Policy; Ms. Agnes Karingu, Deputy Director, Education and Public Awareness; Ms. Jully Kamollo, Deputy Director, Legal Services; and Ms. Jacklyne Wabuko from Public Communications.

Enforcement officers from the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) have seized 578 counterfeit Hada gypsum boards valued at KSh 880,000 from a prominent hardware store in Kakamega, dealing a major blow to the distribution of illicit construction materials in Western Kenya.

​The hardware proprietor faces imminent prosecution selling counterfeit products. He will be arraigned in court as soon as preliminary laboratory and material analyses of the impounded consignment are concluded to formally establish product defects and trademark infringement.

BUNGOMA, Kenya — A trader was today arraigned before the Bungoma Magistrate’s Court following a high-impact multi-agency operation led by multi-agency enforcement teams that dismantled an illicit sugar repackaging syndicate in Bukembe, Bungoma County, seizing counterfeit sugar and materials valued at nearly KES 1 million.

​The suspect, Paul Mwangi, was apprehended after enforcement officers raided his godown facility located south of Bukembe Shopping Centre. The operation yielded 98 50kg bags of sugar falsely branded as West Valley Sugar, along with 1,700 empty 50kg sacks carrying identical counterfeit artwork and logos intended for repackaging uncustomed sugar into the local market.

An enforcement operation carried out in Eastleigh, Nairobi has led to the seizure of suspected counterfeit personal care products valued at approximately KSh 1.1 million.

The operation, conducted by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), resulted in the recovery of assorted products bearing the NIVEA, VASELINE and TRESEMMÉ brands, suspected to be fake. The consignment has since been seized and detained pending further investigations and appropriate legal action under the Anti-Counterfeit Act.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) held an engagement meeting with key United States partners aimed at strengthening cooperation in the protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

The meeting, led by ACA Executive Director Dr Robi M. King’a, brought together representatives from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the U.S. Embassy in Kenya’s Economics Office.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) concluded a successful participation at the 2026 Kaimosi Agricultural Expo, reaffirming its commitment to protecting farmers, promoting fair trade, and safeguarding Kenya’s agricultural value chain from counterfeit products.

Held under the theme, “Adopting Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture Through Value Addition,” the expo brought together government leaders, agricultural institutions, development partners, researchers, farmers, and private sector stakeholders to explore practical solutions for enhancing agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security.