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Government must deal with illicit trade for economy, local businesses to thrive- KAM CEO

The threat counterfeiting poses to the country is immense with both the government and manufacturers putting it at Sh1 trillion.

A recent baseline survey by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) paints a horrifying picture, putting illicit trade at about Sh726 billion in 2017 and Sh830 billion in 2018.

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