War on counterfeits should not imperil legitimate business

Trade Industry Permanent Secretary Chris Kiptoo throws counterfeits into an incinerator at EPZA Grounds last month. Goods with an estimated street value of Sh40 million were seized from various businesses and destroyed. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU

The fight against illicit has gone into full gear in the past few weeks, revealing the extent to which the criminal networks have proliferated our country and posed serious threat to the lives and safety of all citizens.

The multi-agency taskforce appointed to spearhead this initiative has unearthed many Counterfeiters who have been infiltrating our markets with fake and substandard products.

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