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BUYER BEWARE! ACA SOUNDS ALARM OVER COUNTERFEIT IMPORTS AS KENYANS URGED TO VERIFY PRODUCTS<\/h1>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Authority calls on consumers to check seals, excise stamps and standardisation marks to avoid suspected counterfeit goods<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Jeff Kizzilah | Digital Editor<\/strong>\r\nLiveNation254 Media | ePaper Online<\/strong>\r\nFriday, October 23, 2026<\/strong><\/pre>\n
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) is urging Kenyans to exercise greater caution when purchasing goods, warning consumers to verify product seals, excise stamps and standardisation marks amid concerns over the circulation of counterfeit products in the country.<\/p>\n
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According to information attributed to the authority, almost 70 per cent of counterfeit products in Kenya are imported. The figure raises questions about the role of cross-border trade, import controls and market surveillance in addressing the supply of suspected counterfeit goods.<\/p>\n
However, the precise scope and source of the 70 per cent estimate should be confirmed with the ACA before publication.<\/p>\n
Are Counterfeit Imports Putting Consumers at Risk?<\/h3>\n
Counterfeit goods can expose consumers to potentially unsafe products, undermine legitimate businesses and deny intellectual property owners the benefits of their work.<\/p>\n
Products such as electronics, cosmetics, agricultural inputs, tobacco products and educational materials can pose different risks when counterfeit or falsely labelled. Consumers may struggle to distinguish genuine goods from imitations, particularly where packaging and branding have been copied.<\/p>\n
The ACA has been intensifying enforcement against suspected counterfeit products, including operations targeting fake fertiliser, tobacco products and pirated learning materials.<\/p>\n
How Can Consumers Protect Themselves?<\/h3>\n
Kenyans are advised to take the following precautions when shopping:<\/p>\n