ACA Executive Director Chairs Consultative Meeting on Proposed National IP Policy and Strategy

The Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), Dr. Robi M. King’a, PhD, chaired a consultative meeting with the Technical Working Group on the proposed National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS).

The meeting brought together key state agencies involved in the process, including the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA), National Research Fund (NRF), and the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), to deliberate on the proposed policy and strategy and agree on the way forward.

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Multi-Agency Raid Nets Suspected Counterfeit Alcohol in Lower Eastern Crackdown

A multi-agency enforcement team has dealt a major blow to the counterfeit alcohol trade in the Lower Eastern Region after raiding a depot and seizing a large consignment of suspected illicit alcoholic products.
The operation, conducted by officers from the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), National Police Service (NPS), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is part of an intensified crackdown on the manufacture, distribution, and sale of counterfeit alcohol in the region.
During the raid, the team recovered 1,625 bottles of suspected counterfeit Apple Ice Vodka, Trigger Spirit at the depot. Officers also impounded a vehicle believed to have been used in the transportation and distribution of the products.

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 FAKES: WHY VIGILANCE IS THE BEST GIFT THIS EASTER

By Robi M. King’a

Easter is a season of profound significance defined by faith, reflection, and the warmth of family reunions. As we prepare for these festivities, a shadow often looms over the marketplace as unscrupulous counterfeiters view this season of celebration through a lens of cold opportunism.

Whenever demand for household essentials like food, beverages, cosmetics, and clothing spikes, the "shadow market" of counterfeits thrives.

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ACA Hosts FCC Tanzania Delegation for Training on Trademark Recordation

The Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), Robi M. King’a, PhD, has welcomed a delegation from the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) of Tanzania to Kenya for a week-long training programme focused on Trademark Recordation processes and procedures.
The delegation is led by Mr. Salvatory Chuwa, Acting Director of Anti-Counterfeit at the FCC, and comprises senior officials drawn from key departments including enforcement, surveillance, and internal audit. The visit aims to strengthen institutional collaboration and provide practical insights into Kenya’s implementation of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Recordation Programme.

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BAT Kenya Pays Courtesy Visit to ACA to Strengthen Fight Against Illicit Tobacco Trade

The Managing Director of British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya, Mr. Crispin Achola, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), Robi M. King’a, PhD, at the Authority’s headquarters in Nairobi. He was accompanied by Ms. Tashanya Okola, Head of External Affairs and Billy Tsuma from BAT Kenya.

The meeting brought together BAT Kenya and ACA leadership for discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in the fight against illicit tobacco trade and protecting legitimate businesses within Kenya’s market.

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Building Confidence in Public Procurement: Suppliers Gather for ACA Sensitization Forum

Nairobi, Kenya- For many suppliers, doing business with government can sometimes feel complex, competitive, and difficult to navigate. Questions around registration, tender requirements, digital systems, and compliance often stand between small businesses and real opportunity.
It is this gap that the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in collaboration with the National Treasury, sought to bridge during the Suppliers Sensitization Forum held at Panari Hotel, Nairobi.

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Regional Administration, Security Agencies and ACA Strengthen Anti-Counterfeit Enforcement in Kakamega

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) convened a Stakeholder Capacity Building Forum on Intellectual Property Protection and Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement in Kakamega County as part of its ongoing Western Region engagements.The forum brought together regional administration, security agencies, enforcement bodies, and private sector stakeholders to enhance coordination in combating counterfeit trade within the Western Kenya region.
Officially opening the forum, Irungu Macharia, Regional Commissioner – Kakamega Region, underscored that counterfeit trade poses a serious threat to regional security, public safety, and economic stability.

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Anti-Counterfeit Authority Engages Kisumu Stakeholders on IP Protection and Market Integrity

KISUMU, Kenya:-The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) is in Kisumu County as part of its ongoing Western Circuit, convening a Stakeholder Capacity Building Forum on Intellectual Property Protection and Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement at Le Savanna Hotel.

The forum brings together regional leadership, security agencies, enforcement bodies, and private sector representatives to strengthen coordination in combating counterfeit trade within the Lake Region.

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Bungoma Stakeholders Unite to Secure Trade Corridors Against Dangerous Counterfeits

BUNGOMA, KENYA - High-level government officials and private sector leaders converged in Bungoma today to launch a unified offensive against the infiltration of counterfeit goods, a trade they warn is destabilizing the region’s economy and endangering public safety.

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ACA Fortifies Media Partnership in Bungoma to Elevate Public Awareness and Combat Illicit Trade

BUNGOMA, Kenya – In a pivotal move to strengthen public awareness and enhance the fight against counterfeit and illicit trade, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in strategic partnership with the Media Council of Kenya, convened a comprehensive sensitization session for approximately 50 journalists and media practitioners in Bungoma County. This initiative is a core component of the ACA's ongoing week-long series of outreach forums in the region, designed to foster a robust, informed community capable of mitigating the severe impacts of illicit commerce.

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