ACA Management have today undergone training in productivity and competitiveness, with the aim of enhancing their overall productivity. The training was conducted by the National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre (NPCC) at a hotel in Machakos Town.

During the training program's opening session, Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, the Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, emphasized the training's objective, which was to improve productivity not only for the authority as a whole but also for individual employees. The ultimate goal was to help them meet the Authority's targets and objectives.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (Kenya) together with the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (Kenya), in collaboration with various stakeholders including the private sector invites you to participate in the Second International Conference on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2) This event is scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, in June 2024.

The symposium will bring together Intellectual property rights experts, industry leaders, regulators, law enforcement agencies, government policy-makers, and security solution providers. Together, they will address crucial issues related to counterfeiting and illicit trade within the pharmaceutical sector.

A delegation of U.S. Congressional staff, led by Ms. Molly Fromm the General Counsel and Parliamentarian, House Ways and Means Committee today paid a courtesy call to Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority at his office today.

The delegation consisting ten senior staff of the United States Congress also held a listening meeting with ACA management on a number of issues related to governments efforts in the protection Intellectual property rights. The meeting is aimed at deepening the delegates understanding of our efforts and challenges for further advice to the congress on issues related to trade between both countries.

In a move to safeguard the automotive industry from the scourge of counterfeit parts, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has partnered with up with CFAO Motors Kenya Limited to provide product authentication training for its inspectors. Hosted at the CFAO Training Centre in Nairobi, the training is aimed at enhancing enforcement capabilities in identifying and addressing infringements of Mercedes-Benz intellectual property within the country.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority informs prospective suppliers under the Disadvantaged Group categories (Youth, Women, and Persons with Disabilities) that the Authority intends to undertake a sensitization forum for the said groups on 15th February 2024 at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority Headquarters at the National Water Plaza 3rd Floor Dunga Road Industrial Area, Nairobi.

Interested suppliers are requested to confirm their attendance by sending their email addresses, phone contacts, and representatives details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 8th February 2024 to enable preparation of the meeting.

For further inquiries or clarification please call +254717430640 or send us an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge
Executive Director
25th January 2023

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a move aimed at strengthening existing collaboration in the war against counterfeit trade. This strategic partnership underscores the shared commitment of the two government agencies to combat the pervasive trade in counterfeit and illicit medicines within the country.

Data from a joint initiative by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Institute for Research Against Counterfeit Medicines (IRACM) revealed that, in 2016 alone, customs officials across 16 countries, including Kenya, identified 113 million illicit and potentially dangerous medicines valued at €52 million (Sh6 billion).

The custom of exchanging gifts has long been a focal point of our festivities during the holiday season, which is associated with the joy of giving and receiving. This age-old tradition dates back to the earliest stages of human civilization, when individuals traded unusual mementos - like oddly shaped rocks or animal teeth - to strengthen relationships and show gratitude.

But as time has gone on, the gift-giving scene has changed, growing into a prosperous sector driven by materialism. Presents are no longer just commodities; they are now goods, commercial and industrial, decorated with themes and stories attached.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority has received reports of persons posing as Anti-Counterfeit inspectors targeting business owners and soliciting money pretending to enforce the Anti-Counterfeit Act.

The code of conduct for Anti-Counterfeit Inspector is always to:

• Inspectors shall provide full particulars to identify themselves to the public when inspecting a premises
• Present the "Certificate of Authority" identification card
• They should indicate from which regions for clarification.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) and the National Agency for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA) forges an alliance to combat counterfeits and drug abuse. The initiative is to safeguard public health and tackle pressing societal challenges especially during the festive season.

The meeting bringing together the officials from NACADA and ACA was held at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority headquarters in Nairobi. The meeting focused on exploring collaborative measures to address the proliferation and abuse of counterfeit alcohol, drugs, and other substance.

The critical role of a Strong Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) System in advancing Kenya's industrialisation agenda cannot be overstated. Counterfeiting, or intellectual property theft, poses a significant threat to this progress. It not only affects fair trade, investment, and employment but also has far-reaching implications for innovation, the environment, and, crucially, the health and safety of consumers.

Globally, illicit trade, including counterfeiting, is a predominant menace, depriving the world economy of an estimated $2.2 trillion annually, equivalent to nearly three per cent of the global GDP. In Kenya, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority's baseline survey in 2018 revealed illicit trade amounting to Ksh826 billion, a 14% increase from the previous year. This trend persisted in 2019, with illicit trade accounting for 13% of the country's GDP, totalling Ksh800 billion.