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Kenya's new bill toughens penalties for counterfeit goods, with up to 10 years in prison and Sh20M fines.
Kenya is advancing a new Standards Bill, 2025, aimed at combating counterfeit and substandard goods by strengthening the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) and imposing strict penalties, including up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to Sh20 million.
The bill targets unsafe electronics, fake medicines, substandard construction materials, and underweight food products, holding all supply chain actors accountable.
Offenses like tampering with scales, misusing certification marks, and obstructing inspectors carry significant fines and jail time.
A new Standards Tribunal will handle appeals.
The legislation is under parliamentary review.
El nuevo proyecto de ley de Kenia endurece las penas por productos falsificados, con hasta 10 años de prisión y multas de Sh20M.