Anti-Counterfeit Authority

ACA Position Statement Following Public Discussion on Alleged Shiquo Hii Style Counterfeit Goods Raid

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority - Kenya (ACA) has noted the recent public discussions surrounding an alleged counterfeit goods enforcement operation involving Shiquo Hii Style and welcomes the opportunity to educate the public on intellectual property rights protection.

Counterfeit goods are products that unlawfully use another person's trademark, brand, logo, or other protected intellectual property without authorization. While discussions around affordability are understandable, intellectual property rights exist to protect innovation, creativity, investment, and fair competition.

ACA emphasizes that seizure of suspected counterfeit goods does not amount to a finding of guilt. All enforcement actions are undertaken within the framework of the law and affected parties are accorded due process.

The Authority also encourages entrepreneurs and emerging brands to protect their innovations through trademark registration and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Recordation. Today's trader can become tomorrow's brand owner, and ACA remains committed to supporting businesses that choose to innovate and build legitimate brands.

Together, we can create a marketplace where genuine businesses thrive, consumers purchase with confidence, and intellectual property rights are respected. .

The Executive Director Robi King'a PhD, this afternoon had a courtesy meeting with Kenya Wine Agencies Limited officials George Abasy-Nengo (Head of Policy & Regulatory) and Julius Litali (Head of Security)

The engagement reflects a shared commitment: protecting consumers from dangerous counterfeit products and defending legitimate businesses from the erosion that counterfeiting causes. Both institutions discussed possible avenues of collaboration.

Counterfeit and illicit alcohol remains one of the most damaging fronts in the fight against counterfeiting costing legitimate manufacturers revenue, denying the country tax income, and endangering consumers.

At the Anti-counterfeit Authority, we are committed to courtesy, transparency, and excellence in service delivery.

Our Service Charter outlines the standards you can expect from us, including timelines for responding to correspondence, resolving complaints, handling intellectual property infringement reports, and processing supplier payments.

Quality service is your right, and we are dedicated to serving you efficiently, professionally, and with integrity.

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In celebration of World Environment Day, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority - Kenya brought together more than 5,000 students at Butere Boys and Butere Girls schools to plant 1,530 native and fruit‑bearing trees, donate water tanks totalling 6,500 litres and learn about consumer protection.

The programme aligns with the 2026 World Environment Day theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” which urges us all to take urgent climate action and embrace sustainable living. ACA’s team also taught students how to spot counterfeit goods: inspect packaging for typos or blurry photos; be wary of deals that seem too good to be true; watch out for spelling mistakes; and trust your instincts, if the workmanship or feel seems off, don’t buy it. By blending environmental stewardship with consumer awareness, ACA showed how authenticity and climate action go hand in hand.

Today, we join the world in celebrating World Environment Day and reaffirm our commitment to protecting our environment for present and future generations.

At the , we recognize that environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility. Through responsible resource use, tree planting initiatives, energy conservation, and environmentally conscious practices, we can all contribute to a cleaner, greener, and healthier planet.

Every action counts. Let us work together to protect our environment and build a sustainable future for generations to come.

🌱 Happy World Environment Day!

Have a complaint? We are here to listen.

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority is committed to providing quality, fair, and responsive services. If you are dissatisfied with any of our services, you can raise your concern through our established complaints handling procedure.

Your feedback helps us improve service delivery, strengthen accountability, and better serve the public.

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Together, let's build a culture of transparency, responsiveness, and excellence in service delivery.

📍 WIPO ACE 18th Session | Day 3 — Geneva

On the third and final day of the 18th Session of the WIPO Advisory Committee on Enforcement, Robi M. King'a, PhD, Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), presented a paper titled "Seeing the Unseen: Triangulating Firm-Level Data, Consumer Behaviour and Lived Perceptions to Map Counterfeiting in Kenya."

The paper made a set of recommendations, including the need for all firms to institute authentication and traceability technologies.
It was one of 15 presentations delivered during the session, alongside papers from Italy, China, Japan, Chile, Switzerland, Belgium, Peru, the USA, and the Netherlands, as well as the OECD and EUIPO. King'a's was the only paper from Africa during the entire session.

The 18th Session of the Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE) was held from 2nd to 4th June 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The session was attended by over 200 participants representing more than 85 member states, 25 observers, the African Union, and the European Union.

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.

Happy Madaraka Day ! 🇰🇪

As we celebrate our nation's freedom and progress, let us continue to uphold authenticity, support innovation, and build a stronger, more prosperous Kenya for all.

Wishing all Kenyans a joyful and peaceful Madaraka Day.

This morning, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority joined the students and teaching fraternity at Butere Boys High School for a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive and tree planting exercise aimed at promoting environmental conservation and public awareness on counterfeit goods.

The ACA team donated a water tank to the school, together with indigenous tree and fruit seedlings, to support environmental sustainability efforts within the institution.

The Authority also had an opportunity to interact with students and teachers on the dangers of counterfeit products, the importance of protecting intellectual property rights, and the role of the Authority in safeguarding consumers and promoting legitimate trade.

The team was joined by Chief Principal Mr. Habil Malik, who commended the initiative and encouraged students to take an active role in environmental conservation and the fight against counterfeit goods.