Anti-Counterfeit Authority pushes for unified regional laws to fight fake goods

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority has intensified efforts to establish a common legal framework for combating counterfeit goods across East Africa. Speaking in Nairobi, the authority said differences in national laws allow traders dealing in fake products to exploit regional borders and evade enforcement. Kenya loses an estimated 100 billion shillings annually to illicit trade, undermining government revenue collection.