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A tube of toothpaste, a toothbrush or a container of body lotion is part of the daily routine in many homes. Consumers rarely expect such ordinary products to expose them or their families to harm. Yet when personal care products are counterfeited, that trust can come at a serious cost.
This concern came into focus when an enforcement operation conducted along River Road in Nairobi’s Central Business District led to the seizure of suspected counterfeit personal care products.
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) is leading an ongoing multi-agency enforcement operation in Makindu, Makueni County, targeting suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverages.
The operation brings together ACA enforcement officers and security agencies in a coordinated effort to disrupt the trade in counterfeit products and protect consumers from potentially unsafe goods.
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority - Kenya (ACA) today hosted a delegation from the Fertilizer Association of Kenya (FAK), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Lilian Wanjiru Mbuthia (PhD), for a courtesy visit and discussions on strengthening collaboration in addressing emerging challenges within the fertilizer sector.
The engagement, led by ACA Executive Director Robi M. King'a PhD, focused on counterfeiting, diversion and repackaging of fertilizer, misuse of genuine packaging, cross-border movement into neighbouring countries, and the need for stronger product traceability across the supply chain.
As Africa opens up its markets to greater cross-border trade, a critical question emerges: How do we make trade easier while keeping counterfeit goods out of our markets?
This was a key focus of discussions at the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA 2026), held from 14th to 16th October 2026 in Accra, Ghana, where the Anti-Counterfeit Authority - Kenya(ACA) joined policymakers, public sector leaders and industry stakeholders from across the continent.
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has earned double honours at the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA 2026), held in Accra, Ghana, in recognition of its contribution to consumer protection, intellectual property enforcement and public sector leadership.
The Authority was named Anti-Counterfeit Enforcement and Consumer Protection Provider of the Year, recognising its efforts to combat counterfeit trade, protect consumers and safeguard legitimate businesses.
A suspected illegal fertilizer repackaging scheme involving the diversion of government-subsidized fertilizer has been uncovered in Matungu, Kakamega County, following an enforcement operation by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA).
The operation led to the seizure of 323 bags of illegally repackaged fertilizer valued at over KSh 1.6 million, two loaded lorries and industrial packaging equipment believed to have been used in the illicit activity.
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) today hosted a delegation from the Fertilizer Association of Kenya (FAK) for a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in addressing emerging challenges within Kenya’s fertilizer sector.
The engagement, led by ACA Executive Director Robi M. King’a, PhD brought together officials from the Authority and representatives of FAK led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Lillian Wanjiru. Discussions focused on counterfeiting, diversion of fertilizer, repackaging, cross-border movement of fertilizer into neighboring countries, product traceability and the need for stronger information sharing between the Authority and industry.
The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology today held a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), Dr Robi M. King’a, to deliberate on the use of digital technologies and product traceability systems in combating counterfeit and illicit alcohol and protecting consumers in Kenya.
The Committee was informed that the challenge of illicit alcohol extends beyond counterfeit products to include tax-leaked, smuggled, substandard, adulterated, unlicensed artisanal and surrogate alcohol, requiring a coordinated multi-agency response.
The discussions brought together an ACA delegation led by Executive Director Dr. Robi M. King’a, PhD, and the PRSK team to explore areas of mutual interest in strategic communication, professional development and public engagement.
Dr. King’a was accompanied by Mr. Henry Maina Omusundi, Deputy Director, Research and Policy; Ms. Agnes Karingu, Deputy Director, Education and Public Awareness; Ms. Jully Kamollo, Deputy Director, Legal Services; and Ms. Jacklyne Wabuko from Public Communications.
Enforcement officers from the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) have seized 578 counterfeit Hada gypsum boards valued at KSh 880,000 from a prominent hardware store in Kakamega, dealing a major blow to the distribution of illicit construction materials in Western Kenya.
The hardware proprietor faces imminent prosecution selling counterfeit products. He will be arraigned in court as soon as preliminary laboratory and material analyses of the impounded consignment are concluded to formally establish product defects and trademark infringement.
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.
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.
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