Anti-Counterfeit Authority

13/08/2026

Did you know?

Inspection, search and seizure are not carried out arbitrarily. ACA inspectors appointed under the law follow a structured legal process designed to protect the rights of all parties while combating counterfeit trade.

This visual guide takes you through each step of the procedure, from the initial inspection to the lawful handling of suspected counterfeit goods.

Stay informed. Know the process. Support authentic trade.

07/08/2026

Earlier today, the Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, Dr Robi M. King’a, held an engagement meeting with key U.S. partners to strengthen cooperation in the protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights.

The meeting brought together representatives from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Embassy in Kenya’s Economics Office. Discussions focused on ACA’s mandate, current operations, progress from previous engagements, key milestones and opportunities for deeper collaboration.

The Authority appreciates the contributions of Ms Holly Lance, USPTO Representative, and Ms Faith Ngaii from the U.S. Embassy’s Economics Office.

The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment of Kenya and the United States to combat counterfeit goods, protect Intellectual Property Rights, support innovation and promote legitimate trade.

07/08/2026

Day 2 at the Kaimosi Agricultural Expo and the energy is contagious! Farmers, agro-dealers, and stakeholders have been stopping by our booth to learn how to spot counterfeit agro-inputs and protect their harvests.
Thank you Kaimosi for the amazing turnout, see you at the booth!

07/08/2026

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority is participating in the Kaimosi Agricultural Expo 2026, taking place at the Kaimosi Agricultural Research Training Centre (KARTC) in Nandi County.
Visit our stand to learn how to identify genuine agricultural inputs, protect your investment, and join the fight against counterfeit goods. Together, we can safeguard farmers, consumers, and Kenya's agricultural value chain.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority is participating in the Kaimosi Agricultural Expo 2026, engaging farmers, traders, students and the public on the dangers of counterfeit agricultural products and the importance of choosing genuine inputs.

Through awareness, we are working to safeguard livelihoods, strengthen food security, and promote fair trade across Kenya.

Together, let’s keep counterfeits out of our farms and markets.

06/08/2026

Do not be left behind! We are here at the Kaimosi Agricultural Expo 2026! Come visit our stand, meet the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) team, ask questions, and let’s talk about all things counterfeits, intellectual rights and how you can reach us.

05/08/2026

As part of its ongoing outreach activities in Kaimosi, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority , in collaboration with the State Department for Industry and the Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI), conducted a tree-planting exercise at ACK Kipsugur Primary School.

Over 900 seedlings, including fruit and indigenous trees, were planted across the school compound, reinforcing our collective commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable communities.

The exercise forms part of ACA’s wider outreach programme in the region, where the Authority is engaging farmers and local communities to raise awareness on counterfeiting, intellectual property rights and the importance of purchasing genuine products.

31/07/2026

The nationwide public participation exercise on the Draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) 2026 concludes in Nairobi today at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Ngara.

The forum brings together stakeholders from Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties to contribute views on strengthening the protection, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property in Kenya.

Speaking on behalf of the Principal Secretary, State Department for Industry, Mr. Wahome King’uru said intellectual property is no longer merely a legal mechanism, but a cornerstone of Kenya’s national development.

“In today’s global economy, our greatest wealth is not only found beneath the soil, but in the minds, innovations and heritage of our people. NIPPS 2026 provides a comprehensive roadmap for transforming these ideas into valuable strategic assets.”

He noted that the Policy will strengthen five key areas of the economy: the creative industries, cultural heritage, technology and innovation, manufacturing, and agriculture.

Mr. King’uru said stronger copyright protection will help musicians, filmmakers, fashion designers and digital content creators protect their work, reduce losses caused by piracy and earn fair compensation. He added that the Policy will safeguard traditional knowledge and cultural expressions, support software developers and start-ups, protect local manufacturers from counterfeiting and promote plant breeders’ rights and geographical indications for products such as Kenyan coffee and tea.

He also emphasised the importance of stronger coordination among the institutions responsible for patents, trademarks, copyright, research, innovation, plant variety protection and anti-counterfeit enforcement.

“The Government does not develop policies in isolation. We need the practical insights of creators, innovators, businesses, researchers and communities to ensure that the final Policy reflects their daily realities.”

The views gathered through the regional forums will be reviewed and used to refine the final National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy before it proceeds through the relevant government approval processes.

29/07/2026

ELDORET | Stakeholders from across the North Rift region today converged in Eldoret to help shape the future of intellectual property in Kenya through the ongoing public participation forum on the Draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) 2026.

The forum, bringing together participants from Uasin Gishu, Turkana, West Pokot, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, provided a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, creatives, farmers and members of the public to contribute to a policy that will guide how Kenya protects, manages and commercializes intellectual property.

Officially opening the forum, Dr. Robi M. King'a, Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, emphasized that the success of the policy depends on meaningful public participation.

"This forum belongs to the people of this region, not to us. We have not come here to lecture, we have come to listen, because the strength of this policy depends entirely on what the people of Uasin Gishu, Turkana, West Pokot, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet tell us today."

Drawing on Eldoret's global identity, Dr. King'a observed that the city's reputation as the City of Champions is itself an intellectual asset that deserves recognition and protection under a modern national IP framework.

Representing the National Government Administration, Deputy County Commissioner Diana Wekesa reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating an environment that enables citizens to participate freely and effectively in the consultation process.

The public engagement is being undertaken jointly by the State Department for Industry, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA), the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and the National Research Fund (NRF).

The views collected during the regional forums will inform the final National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy, which seeks to strengthen Kenya's innovation ecosystem, protect creators and inventors, and unlock greater economic value from the country's ideas, brands, technologies and cultural assets.