Kenya has released the ISIPPE-2 Report, reaffirming its commitment to fighting counterfeiting and protecting intellectual property (IP).
The event, attended by government and industry leaders, highlighted the economic cost of counterfeiting—KES 100 billion annually—and its threat to public health and fair trade.
The event was officiated by Hon. Salim Mvurya Mgala, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting Kenya’s economy, innovators, and consumers, highlighting that counterfeiting costs the global economy $2.2 trillion annually and KES 100 billion in Kenya each year.
The report, stemming from the ISIPPE-2 symposium, offers strategies to improve IP enforcement and awareness.
Dr. Juma Mukhwana emphasized the importance of IP for industrial growth, aligned with Kenya’s industrial development goals.
Meanwhile, leaders from the Anti-Counterfeit Authority underscored the need for multi-agency collaboration and technology-driven enforcement to tackle counterfeiting effectively.
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority called for collaboration and technology-driven enforcement.
The report’s recommendations aim to drive innovation, protect creators, and enhance consumer safety, with Kenya positioning itself as an IP leader in Africa.
A third symposium is planned for 2025, focusing on sustainability.
