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By PETER ORENGO
Kenya is facing an uphill task dealing with trade in counterfeit goods. The trade, which has been around for years, refuses to die, but efforts to crack down on counterfeiters continue. Those trading in illegal products exploit lack of public awareness.
According to the Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA), bogus goods are widespread in Kenya, with the country losing as much as Sh19 billion as tax revenue annually. The private sector loses Sh50 billion in sales revenue.
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