The government’s enactment of theAnti-Counterfeit Goods Billsignifies an important step towards safeguarding intellectual property, fostering fair competition, and ultimately, protecting Ugandan consumers. However, stakeholders acknowledge that the true efficacy of the legislation rests on stakeholder collaboration. Fred Muwema, Chairman of the Anti-counterfeit Network says many businesses have to deal...
Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority and UgandanAnti-Counterfeit Network Africa (CAN) held a meeting today “to exchange ideas on how better to improve collaboration in thefight against counterfeit trade with a major call for regional cooperation to tackle the problem”. ACN is a not-for-profit registered entity in Uganda that aims to bridge...
The government push towards middle income by having an estimated 5 million working class Ugandans earn a minimum of USD 1,040 p.a (approx. Ushs 3.7M) is an ambitious plan which is desired but may instead benefit counterfeit business in the process. To understand the magnitude of the problem, you...
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority Kenya Executive Director Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge made a maiden visit to Kampala Uganda under the invitation of the Uganda’s Anti-Counterfeit Network Africa (ACN) to attend various stakeholder forums on regional efforts towards combating counterfeit trade. Dr. Robi attended a number of stakeholder events and visited...
Mercury Hotel, Upperhill, Nairobi, Kenya. The Anti-Counterfeit Authority of Kenya (ACA) and Uganda’s Anti-Counterfeit Network Limited (ACN Africa) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 20, 2023 at Nairobi to strengthen strategic collaboration on matters pertaining to counterfeit goods in the East African region. Speaking at the Press...