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.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) participated in the two-day Eldoret International Business Summit 2026, held at the New Rupa Grounds in Eldoret, where government institutions, private sector leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and development partners gathered to explore opportunities for trade, investment, innovation and economic growth.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) earlier this week conducted an induction session for new seconded staff from the State Department for Industry, marking another step in strengthening collaboration in the fight against counterfeiting.

The induction was attended by ACA Executive Director Dr. Robi M. King'a, PhD, members of the Authority’s management team, and the incoming representatives, who will serve across various departments: Enforcement, Research & Policy, and Strategy, Planning & Quality Assurance.

Counterfeiting can no longer be treated as a problem that enforcement alone can solve. It is a complex economic, consumer protection and intellectual property challenge that cuts across borders, sectors and institutions, and it demands a response of equal breadth. As the Anti-Counterfeit Authority commemorates World Anti-Counterfeit Week 2026 under the theme "Leveraging Strategic Partnerships to Combat Counterfeiting," the message is unambiguous: the fight against counterfeiting must be collective, coordinated and sustained.

NAIROBI, 15 June 2026 — The Chairperson of the Board of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, Hon. Nelson Gaichuhie, EGH, today officially opened the 2026 Product Knowledge and Brand Identification Training at Panari Hotel, Nairobi, marking the beginning of activities lined up to commemorate World Anti-Counterfeiting Week.

The three-day training brings together enforcement officers, customs officials, regulators, brand owners and intellectual property experts to strengthen practical skills in identifying genuine and counterfeit products. It will be followed midweek by the Authority’s flagship commemoration of World Anti-Counterfeiting Day.

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Anti-Counterfeit Authority Executive Director Dr. Robi M. King'a Elected Vice-Chair of WIPO Advisory Committee on Enforcement, Cementing Kenya's Global Role

Dr. Robi M. King'a, Executive Director of Kenya's Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), was today unanimously elected as one of two Vice-Chairs of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE).
The election took place today during the 18th Session of the ACE, which runs from 2nd to 4th June 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The unanimous decision by member states reflects growing recognition of Kenya's role in advancing intellectual property enforcement on the international stage.
The Advisory Committee on Enforcement was established by the WIPO General Assemblies in 2002 with a mandate to carry out technical assistance and coordination in the field of intellectual property enforcement. The Committee convenes participants from across the globe, with each session drawing more than 200 representatives from WIPO member states alongside observers, including the African Union and the European Union.
Dr. King'a's appointment positions Kenya, through the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, to contribute directly to shaping the agenda and outcomes of the Committee. His election underscores the country's commitment to strengthening enforcement frameworks and combating counterfeiting and intellectual property infringement both regionally and internationally. The next 19th session of the ACE will be held in 2027.