counterfeit goods Stories

Anti-counterfeit agency director arrested for aiding sale of fake goods
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The investigation, which spanned the financial years 2019/2020 to 2024/2025, revealed that Adera allegedly received bribes and kickbacks from traders...

Agency warns Kenyans to beware of counterfeit goods this festive season
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has warned that the problem worsens during the holidays, as heightened consumer demand creates opportunities for...

Multi-agency team seizes expired and uncustomed alcohols in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 11, 2024

The team seized numerous expired products, including well-known brands and several uncustomed alcoholic products not meant for public consumption due...

Pharmacy and Poisons Board warns of fake diabetes drug circulating in market
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 18, 2024

The public is encouraged to report any encounters with such counterfeit products to the nearest healthcare facility or directly to the Pharmacy and Po...

Eastleigh traders protest continued harassment by police 
Hanifa Adan  |  Feb 22, 2024

The traders appealed for the government's intervention, saying the raids have cost them millions of shillings.

Outrage in Eastleigh after police raid shops, seize products
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 13, 2024

Following the operation, which reportedly takes place every Tuesday, shop owners alleged heavy-handedness and unfair targeting.

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