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    Brand Protection Training for Law Enforcement Agencies Kicks Off in Nairobi

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    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) is conducting a two-day Brand Identification Training session at Maarkson Suites Hotel in Hurlingham, Nairobi, on June 3rd and 4th, 2024. This event serves as a precursor to the upcoming 2nd International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2), part of the activities planned to commemorate World Anti-Counterfeit Day in Kenya.

    In his opening remarks, Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, the Executive Director of the ACA, emphasized the importance of collective efforts in tackling counterfeiting and illicit trade. "This training aims to build capacity and raise awareness among frontline enforcement officers on the best methods to identify counterfeit products, ensuring the protection of end-users and the general public," stated Dr. Njoroge.

    Anti-Counterfeit Authority Hosts Nairobi Small Business Traders' Leaders in a Move Aimed at Strengthening Collaboration Mechanism

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    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) hosted Nairobi's small business traders' leaders at the Meridian Hotel in an event aimed at strengthening consultation mechanisms and increasing awareness of electronic Recordation declaration systems for imported goods.

    The event, which was opened by Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, Executive Director of the ACA, brought together key leaders from Nairobi traders' association and other stakeholders from the government agencies. Other government agencies present included the Kenya Bureau of Standards, The Kenya Revenue Authority, the Kenya Copyright board and Kenya Police among others.

    Spearheading the Future of Intellectual Property in Kenya

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    Spearheading the Future of Intellectual Property in Kenya: A CEO Consultative Meeting on the Proposed National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy

    Today, we held a consultative meeting on the report of the proposed National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) that is aimed at laying groundwork for Kenya's national IP policy and strategy for the period 2023-2027.

    Anti-Counterfeit Authority and Machakos County Sign MOU to Combat Counterfeiting

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    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has taken a substantial stride in the battle against counterfeiting by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Machakos County. The agreement, sealed by Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and ACA's Director of Enforcement, Mr. Osman Yusuff on behalf of the ACA Executive Director Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, signifies a united front in safeguarding intellectual property rights.

    The signing ceremony took place at the sidelines of the Machakos County Industry Investment Forum and was graced by distiguised guests including the Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Ms. Rebecca Miano and attended by the Principal Secretary State Department of industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana among other senior officers from the Ministry.

    A Tripartite Meeting by Government Agencies to Combat Counterfeiting and Boost Trade Efficiency

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    The Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General, Mr Humphrey Wattanga, played host to the CEOs of the Kenya Bureau of Standards Ms. Easther Ngari and Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority at his office at Times Towers in Nairobi.

    The meeting discussed avenues of strengthening existing collaboration between the agencies tasked with combating counterfeiting and illicit trade while at the same time enhancing ease of doing business and importation efficiency.

    ANTI-COUNTERFEIT AUTHORITY HOSTS FAIR COMPETITION COMMISSION (FCC) OF TANZANIA IN RENEWED REGIONAL EFFORTS TO COMBAT CROSS-BORDER TRADE IN COUNTERFEIT GOODS

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    Nairobi, 25th March 2024 – The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) and the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) of Tanzania have announced a renewed partnership aimed at intensifying their efforts to disrupt and combat the trade in counterfeit goods across the region.

    The collaboration was formalized during a benchmarking and collaboration session, where a delegation from the Fair Competition Commission of Tanzania visited Kenya. Both institutions, mandated to combat counterfeiting and illicit trade while promoting fair trade practices, underscored the importance of concerted regional action in addressing this growing challenge.

    ACA Management Trained on Productivity and Competitiveness Mainstreaming in a Move Towards Enhanced Productivity

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    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.

    2nd International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2) Date; 5th -6th June 2024, Nairobi

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    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.

    US Congressional Senior staff delegation visits ACA

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    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.

    ACA Inspectors Undergo Mercedes Benz Genuine Parts Training to Help Detect Counterfeit Parts

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    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.

    Sensitization: Procurement Opportunities for Disadvantaged Groups

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    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
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    25th January 2023

    Safeguarding Public Health: Anti-Counterfeit Authority and Pharmacy and Poisons Board Unite Forces Against Counterfeit and Illicit Medicines

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    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).

    OP-ED: Share Genuine Gifts this Holiday Season

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    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.

    Public Notice: Warning of Impostors Disguised as ACA Inspectors

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    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.

    Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) and NACADA Forge Alliance to Combat Counterfeits and Drug Abuse

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    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.

    Securing Kenya's Industrialization Through Robust Intellectual Property Rights

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    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.

    ACA Feted for Exemplary Performance in Upholding National Values and Cohesion

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    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Exemplary Performance by the Directorate of National Cohesion and Values for its unwavering dedication to adhering to the 2022-2023 financial year performance contracting guidelines on national values and principles of governance.

    The Awards, a symbol of national pride and unity, is coordinated by the Executive Office of the President, in compliance with the national values and principles of governance as articulated in Article 10(2) of the Kenyan constitution.

    Nairobi Businessman Fined Kshs. 400,000 Or Imprisonment For Selling Counterfeit HP Products

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    In a judgment issued at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, the Honorable Chief Magistrate L. Gicheha has found Mr. Japheth Mukinyi Mwakavi guilty of the possession and trade of counterfeit goods, a violation of section 32 of the Anti-Counterfeit Act No. 13 of 2008.

    Mr. Mwakavi was charged with unlawfully possessing for purposes of trade, 17 counterfeit HP flatboxes, valued at Kshs. 139,500, without the authorization of the registered intellectual property owner, Hewlett Packard Group LLC, which is in contravention of section 32(a) as stipulated in section 35(1) of the Anti-Counterfeit Act No.13 of 2008.

    Anti-Counterfeit Authority Opens New Frontier With National Defence University

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    The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) and the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) have opened a new frontier that seeks to ensure counterfeiting and illicit trade do not endanger the country.

    The prospect of this partnership was introduced during a productive meeting between Dr. Robi Mbugua, the Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, and Major General Said Farah, Vice-Chancellor of NDU-K, held at the main campus in Lanet Nakuru.

    Kenya’s Freight and Forwarding Association to Strengthen Partnerships with ACA Towards Promotion of Legitimate International Trade

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    Mombasa, 28th August 2023.

    Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) have in meeting today agreed to strengthen collaboration with the government in combating international trade in counterfeit products. This was revealed after a fruitful meeting between the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Executive Director, Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, and KIFWA's National Chairman, Mr. Roy Mwanthi in Mombasa.  

    The upshot of the meeting was formation of a strategic alliance focusing on raising awareness about the perils of counterfeiting and training members on matters dealing with trade in counterfeits. This is aimed at safeguarding legitimate international trade practices and building a network of informed members in the freight and forwarding industry operating in the country.  

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    2. European Union Delegation Visits for Strengthened Collaboration in Combating Intellectual Property Rights Theft across the Region
    3. Nakuru County Partners with ACA to Host Business Community Sensitization Forum
    4. Business Associations in Kisumu and Lake Basin Region in partnership call with ACA in efforts geared towards Combating Counterfeit Trade
    5. Private Investigators Advocate for Strategic Partnership to Bolster ACA Efforts in the Fight Against Intellectual Property Theft
    6. ACA Welcomes New Team of Employees to the Authority
    7. Collaboration With Creative Industry To Spur Economic Development
    8. Manufacturers Calls for Renewed Collaboration in Fight Against Counterfeit Trade
    9. Spurring Digital - Driven Economies by Addressing Intellectual Property Crime
    10. 15 Billion Tree Target: ACA Embarks on Tree Planting Campaign in Makueni County
    11. Regional Collaboration to Deter Illegitimate Shipments of Counterfeit and Illicit Goods in the Northern Corridor of the Great Lakes Region
    12. Celebrating World Intellectual Property Day 2023 in Kenya; Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity
    13. Signing of a MOU Between the Anti-Counterfeit Authority of Kenya And Uganda’s Anti-Counterfeit Network to Fight Counterfeits
    14. UK and Kenya in Anti-Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property Protection Dialogue
    15. Expansion of Regulated HS Codes for Phase II Implementation of Import Declaration of IPRS
    16. US Customs and Border Protection in discussion to host the First International Conference on Intellectual Protection and Enforcement in Nairobi
    17. ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Re-Certification Award Ceremony
    18. ACA Launches New Strategy to Address Rampant Trade in Counterfeit And Protection Intellectual Property Rights for the Next Five Years
    19. OP-ED True Love has no place for Counterfeits
    20. Change of Guard: Hon. Josephat Kabeabea Takes Over as Chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority

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