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E-commerce providers abetting copyright piracy and counterfeiting

Kenya Copyright Board's Executive Director Edward Sigei [Courtesy]

The recent statement by the Chief Executive Officer of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) warning the public of breach of pharmaceutical trading regulations by e-commerce platforms has highlighted their understated role in illicit trade into the country.

Last year the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) wrote to the main e-commerce platforms that operate in the country advising them on the possible abuse of those platforms to advertise, offer for sale or selling of pirate and counterfeit products.

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