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Parliament seeks public views on Intellectual Property Bill 2026

News

Parliament seeks public views on Intellectual Property Bill 2026

The proposed legislation seeks to streamline the administration and protection of intellectual property in Kenya by creating a single Kenya Intellectual Property Authority (KIPA), bringing together the functions of the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority

By Chrispho Owuor 16 Aug 2026

Kenya bleeds Sh243bn yearly to cartels and illicit trade – Report

Business

Kenya bleeds Sh243bn yearly to cartels and illicit trade – Report

According to the findings, counterfeiting alone drains over Sh153 billion annually, with cigarettes, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, spare parts, textiles and manufactured goods being the hardest hit sectors.

By Rose Achieng 19 Sep 2025

Kenyans still buying counterfeit goods despite high awareness, says report

News

Kenyans still buying counterfeit goods despite high awareness, says report

The Authority estimates that one in every five products sold in the Kenyan market is counterfeit, leading to a loss of about Sh800 billion every year.

By Rose Achieng 3 Jul 2025

Pills of deception: 30% of Africa’s medicines are counterfeit

Health and Wellness

Pills of deception: 30% of Africa’s medicines are counterfeit

The counterfeit drugs—ranging from antibiotics and cancer treatments to painkillers are largely trafficked from China and India, using Nigeria as the main entry point.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 17 Jun 2025