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    From Insight to Impact ACA Michigan and USIU

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    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) and the United States International University–Africa (USIU–A), convened a three-day workshop at EKA Hotel, Nairobi to review progress in a joint research project aimed at changing public attitudes and behaviour toward buying counterfeit goods in Kenya.

    The project, titled “Changing Public Attitudes and Behaviour of Buying Counterfeits through Evidence-Based Education and Awareness Raising Campaigns in Kenya,” is currently at 95 percent completion. It focuses on understanding the motivations behind consumer purchases of counterfeit goods and using those insights to design effective, evidence-based public education campaigns.

    ACA Embraces E-Government Procurement to Boost Transparency

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    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) management has affirmed its commitment to fully embrace e-Government Procurement (e-GP) in line with the Government’s directive to digitize public procurement and enhance transparency.

    Speaking during the e-GP retreat in Naivasha, ACA Executive Director Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge said: “Mainstreaming e-GP will strengthen accountability, ensure public resources are managed responsibly, and curb corruption and malpractice in procurement.”

    Counterfeit Alcohol Syndicate busted in Meru as Officers Seize Alcohol Worth Ksh. 1.5M

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    Meru County, Kenya - The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has confiscated counterfeit alcoholic beverages valued at approximately Ksh. 1.5 million during an enforcement operation in Githongo town, Meru County. The joint operation, conducted with the Kenya Police Service and other government agencies, followed leads from members of the public.

    A total of 91 cartons containing counterfeit alcohol mimicking locally registered trademarks were recovered. The products are suspected to have been manufactured in unregulated and unhygienic environments, raising serious concerns about public health and safety.

    Raid Busts Ksh 100M Counterfeit Cooking Oil Syndicate in Mombasa Multi-Agency Operation

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    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) yesterday led a multi-agency raid in Shimanzi, Mombasa, seizing counterfeit cooking oil worth an estimated Ksh. 100 million. The joint operation brought together ACA, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Bureau of Standards, Kenya Revenue Authority, National Police Service, and other government agencies. Seven suspects were arrested at the scene and booked at Makupa Police Station. The principal suspect and four accomplices escaped but are currently being pursued by law enforcement.

    Sensitization of Suppliers on the Need to Register in the Electronic Government Procurement System

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    The National Treasury is rolling out an end-to-end Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to all Procuring Entities in both the National and County Governments. This is one of the Public Finance Management Reforms that is geared towards efficiency and value for money in the Public Procurement. The e-GP system rollout is in line with the directive by His Excellency, the President in his State of Nation address on 21st November, 2024 that the National Treasury rolls out the e-GP system by the first quarter of 2025.

    ACA CEO Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge Honoured as 'Champion of Institutional Growth' at APRA 2025 Conference in Mombasa

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    Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, Executive Director and CEO of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), was celebrated on June 10, 2025, at the 36th Annual African Public Relations Association (APRA) Conference in Mombasa, where he received the prestigious award for “Champion of Institutional Growth – for Visionary Leadership and Steadfast Support to PRSK.”

    The award ceremony, which took place during APRA’s golden jubilee under the theme “Transforming Africa through Safe and Responsible Digital Communication,” was attended by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information and ICT, Hon. William Kabogo, alongside ministers and dignitaries from across the African continent. The gathering drew thought leaders and communication strategists dedicated to building ethical and inclusive digital communication practices.

    WIPO Chief Graces Kenya’s World Anti-Counterfeit Day as Nation Unveils KES 153 Billion in Annual Counterfeit Losses

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    Nairobi, June 6, 2025 – Kenya marked World Anti-Counterfeit Day 2025 with a high-level forum held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, led by the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr. Daren Tang. His attendance marked the first time a WIPO chief has graced the event in Kenya, underscoring international recognition of the country’s growing role in intellectual property (IP) enforcement.

    Art Meets Advocacy: Mathaithi Girls High School Delivers Stirring Performance at World Anti-Counterfeit Day 2025

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    In a moment that captured both the spirit and purpose of World Anti-Counterfeit Day 2025, Mathaithi Girls High School from Nyeri County delivered a stirring performance that left the audience moved and inspired. The students took the stage with confidence and pride as they presented their award-winning choral verse, “Upholding Authenticity,” a piece that has already earned national acclaim after winning top honours in Category 464 at the prestigious Kenya Music Festival.

    Their participation in the event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, was more than just an artistic interlude-it was a passionate statement on the role of young people and cultural expression in the fight against counterfeiting. With powerful narration, harmonized voices, and poetic depth, the performance reminded participants from across government, industry, and international organizations that the message of authenticity can be amplified far beyond policy papers and enforcement statistics-it can also be sung, dramatized, and deeply felt.

    ACA and Jo Global Ventures Ltd. Conduct Product Authentication Training for Coastal Enforcement Officers

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    Mombasa, Kenya – 29th May 2025. The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in collaboration with JO Global Ventures Ltd, conducted a one-day product authentication training in Mombasa to strengthen the capacity of enforcement officers in identifying counterfeit goods entering the country through the coastal region.

    The training brought together customs, police, and county enforcement officers and focused on how to detect fake products by analyzing packaging, security features, serial numbers, and brand-specific indicators.

    Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge is the Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority

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    By Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge 

    Once confined to backstreet markets and informal stalls of Baba Dogo slum of Kasarani, counterfeit trade in Kenya has now morphed into a business conducted on attractive  digital platforms.

    From counterfeit goods delivered in sacks and pick-up trucks in the dead of night, the illegal trade has evolved in disguise, thriving in the labyrinth of digital sites that make it hard to distinguish between the real and the fake.

    Fighting Fakes, Empowering Officers: High-Level Brand ID Training Kicks Off in Nairobi

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    Nairobi, Kenya - 14th May 2025

    A high-impact Brand Identification Training course officially opened today in Nairobi. The course, which will last two days, will bring together Kenya’s enforcement officers and anti-illicit trade agencies to strengthen product authentication and intellectual property (IP) enforcement.

    Organized by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Middle East Intellectual Property Group (ME-IPG), the training includes presentations from global brands such as Canon, Casio, Niterra, AISIN, and JTEKT. The goal is to equip enforcement officers with the skills to distinguish fakes from authentic products and dismantle counterfeit supply chains.

    Kenya and EU Join Forces to Crack Counterfeit Trade and Boost Investment Climate

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    Kenya and the European Union today reaffirmed their commitment to tackling counterfeit trade and enhancing investor confidence through stronger intellectual property (IP) protection, during the EU–Kenya Business Forum 2025 held at Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi.

    The session, themed “IP Protection and the Investment Climate: The Role of Stakeholders in Preventing IP Crime”, brought together enforcement officials, private sector leaders, and international partners to examine the critical role of IP protection in driving innovation and safeguarding trade.

    Suspected Counterfeit Gypsum Board Operation Uncovered In Juja - Goods Worth Ksh. 936,000 Seized

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    Juja, Nairobi County | 6 May 2025 - The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in coordination with the National Police Service and other enforcement agencies, has uncovered an illegal operation involving counterfeit gypsum boards in Juja A total of 520 gypsum boards are falsely branded as HADA GYPSUM BOARDS, valued at Ksh. 1,200,000 were confiscated.

    The enforcement action followed a complaint by Edermann Property Limited, the registered owner of the HADA brand, concerning the suspected circulation of counterfeit products in the market. The investigation focused on WISEFIX ENTERPRISES LIMITED, located near Woodland School along Gathundo Road.

    Call for Entries: World Intellectual Property Day 2025 Innovations & Creations Awards

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    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in partnership with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) and the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), invites innovators, creators, and inventors to participate in the World Intellectual Property Day 2025 competition.

    The celebration, themed “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”, will be held on 26th April 2025 and presided over by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI).

    As part of the celebrations, outstanding innovations, inventions, and creations will be recognized and awarded. The call is open to all Kenyan individuals or groups who meet the eligibility criteria.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Must be a Kenyan-based innovation or creation.
    • Should have rolled out or be about to launch in the Kenyan market.
    • Must demonstrate economic impact or potential.
    • Must have secured or be in the process of securing Intellectual Property Rights with KIPI or KECOBO.

    📩 Submit entries via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    📅 Deadline for entries: 22nd April 2025

    🏆 Winners will be announced during the WIPD celebration on 26th April 2025.

    🔗 Download the entry form and detailed call document 

    ACA Hosts APRA and PRSK Delegation, Explores Strategic Collaboration for APRA@50 Conference

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    1st April 2025, Nairobi. The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) hosted a high-level delegation from the African Public Relations Association (APRA) and the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), led by APRA President Mr. Arik Karani. The visit was a formal invitation for ACA’s participation in the upcoming APRA@50 Conference, scheduled for June 9-13, 2025, in Mombasa, Kenya, under the theme “Transforming Africa Through Safe and Responsible Digital Communications.”

    Counterfeit Fertilizers Worth Ksh 23 Million Seized in Molo, Nakuru County

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    Eldoret, Kenya – 20th March 2025.

    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in partnership with the National Police Service and other enforcement agencies, has intercepted 233 bags of counterfeit fertilizer worth Ksh 23 million in Molo, Nakuru County. Two suspects have been arrested and are facing prosecution under the Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008.

    Speaking at a media briefing in Eldoret, ACA Executive Director, Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, underscored the threat of counterfeit agricultural inputs to Kenya’s food security and economic stability. He urged farmers to remain vigilant, as fake fertilizers degrade soil quality, reduce yields, and cause financial losses.

    Port Officials Trained on Product Authentication to Combat Counterfeits in East Africa

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    MOMBASA. Kenya – More than 50 enforcement officers from key regulatory agencies in Kenya and East Africa have undergone specialized training to combat counterfeit STIHL power saw machines and accessories at the Port of Mombasa and along the Northern Corridor Transit Route.

    The two-day product authentication training, held on March 11-12, 2025, at Hotel Sapphire in Mombasa, was organized by Olith Afrique Limited, representing the STIHL brand, in collaboration with the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA). The training brought together officers from the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the Kenya Bureau of Standards KEBS) (and the ACA. Regional partners from the Joint Port Control Unit (JPCU) and customs officials from Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo also participated.

    Cutting-Edge Bleep App Launched to Combat Counterfeit Trade in East Africa

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    Nairobi, March 7, 2025 – The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Kenya, in partnership with the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) Uganda, has launched the Bleep App, an AI-driven authentication tool designed to tackle counterfeit trade in East Africa. The app, powered by Cypheme’s advanced AI technology, provides real-time product verification, empowering consumers, enforcement agencies, and businesses to authenticate good instantly and report counterfeit products.

    Counterfeit Mobile Phone Accessories worth KSH 4 Million seized in Mombasa Port

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    Inspectors from the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) have intercepted a shipment of counterfeit mobile phone accessories at the port of Mombasa, seizing over 3,000 items with an estimated value of Ksh 4 million. The haul included counterfeit packaging materials, labels, cartons of fake spare parts, and accessories branded under leading mobile phone trademarks traded in the country.

    Under ordinary circumstances, mobile phone accessories are not imported separately from their devices. This irregular practice often serves as a conduit for destination repackaging and labeling. This enables unscrupulous traders to circumvent customs regulations and avoid detection by border officers. By doing so, counterfeit goods are more easily disguised and passed off as genuine items once they reach the local market.

    Anti-Counterfeit Authority Seizes 190,000 Counterfeit Fertilizer Packaging Bags In Nairobi Raid

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    Nairobi, Kenya - February 26, 2025 – The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in collaboration with other government agencies, conducted a raid leading to the seizure of approximately 190,000 counterfeit fertilizer packaging bags in Nairobi’s Kariokor area. This operation follows complaints from legitimate fertilizer manufacturers and trademark owners regarding the proliferation of fake agricultural inputs.

    ACA Regional Manager for Nairobi, Mr. Abid Abikar, confirmed that the empty counterfeit bags, each with a 50kg capacity, were discovered at the illegal facility, ready for filling and distribution. “This seizure underscores our commitment to protecting farmers from fraudulent agricultural inputs that compromise food security and undermine trust in the market,” said Mr. Abikar.

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