Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority Flags Rising Threat in 2025 Report
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Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority has raised alarm over the escalating threat of counterfeit goods in its 2025 report, pointing to several critical factors fueling the surge. The report cites high consumer demand for low-cost products, porous national borders, and insufficient public awareness as key enablers of the counterfeit trade. These conditions have allowed illicit goods to flood Kenyan markets, undermining legitimate businesses and exposing consumers to harmful products.
The report further notes that weak enforcement of intellectual property rights and increasingly sophisticated counterfeit supply chains have made it harder to detect and dismantle illegal operations. Counterfeiters are specifically targeting high-demand sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, and household goods, posing significant risks to public safety and economic stability.
Authorities warn that unless urgent measures are taken, the growing counterfeiting problem could seriously damage Kenya’s economic prospects, erode consumer trust, and compromise public health. The agency is calling for stronger collaboration between government bodies, private sector players, and the public to boost enforcement, enhance consumer education, and safeguard legitimate trade in the country.