Report reveals Kenya loses over sh100 billion annually to counterfeit goods

Ten-Year Gas Cylinder Battle Exposes Gaps in Kenya’s War on Counterfeits

Two brothers, Francis and Robert Wanyange, finally found vindication after a ten-year legal battle against the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) over the seizure of their gas cylinders in 2015. The Court of Appeal upheld a High Court ruling that the ACA acted unlawfully, highlighting significant gaps in Kenya’s anti-counterfeit enforcement.

Kenya Met Issues Urgent Alert Over Tropical Storm ‘Chenge’

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued an urgent alert for coastal residents regarding Tropical Storm Chenge, a weakening low-pressure system in the Indian Ocean. The storm is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds to the Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts.

UK Issues Travel Warning Over Tainted Alcohol in Kenya

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory for British citizens traveling to Kenya and other countries, warning of severe methanol poisoning risks from counterfeit or contaminated alcohol. This follows reports of serious illness and deaths among tourists.

35 Ugandans Sue Kenyan Government Over Alleged Illegal Arrest and Deportation

Thirty-five Ugandans linked to the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party have filed a constitutional petition against the Kenyan government, alleging unlawful arrest, assault, and forcible deportation. They claim they were illegally removed from Kenya after attending a leadership training, violating their constitutional rights.