The seizures and eventual destruction of contraband goods worth Sh1.2 billion this week should illustrate Kenya's seriousness in its quest to stem counterfeits and seal taxation loopholes. But does it?
While the series of seizures across the country is a pointer that something is being done to curb the menace, major questions have arisen over the commitment of regulatory and enforcement agencies in fighting the influx of fake products blamed for denying Kenya over Sh100 billion in revenues annually.
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