Kenya's manufacturing sector is facing severe pressure from a flood of cheap imports and counterfeits, according to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). These illicit trade practices are eroding the competitiveness of local industries and forcing businesses to shut down or relocate.

• Kenya loses approximately Sh800 billion annually to counterfeit goods, with China identified as the primary source.
• Chief Executive Officer Tobias Olando of KAM cited dumping, under-invoicing, and substandard products as major threats.
• Automotive spare parts account for the largest share of seized counterfeits at 39 percent, while agricultural inputs show the highest incidence at 89.16 percent.