This is an Agency created under an Act of Parliament in 2008 to combat counterfeiting trade and other dealings in counterfeiting goods.

Vision

To be the global leader in combating counterfeiting

Mission

To combat counterfeiting and prohibit trade in counterfeit goods through training, research, consumer awareness and co-ordination with national, regional and international organizations in the effective enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Slogan

Enforce, Enlighten, Eliminate

The main functions of the Anti-Counterfeit Agency are :

• To enlighten and inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting
• To combat counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeiting goods in Kenya in accordance with the Act
• To device and promote training programmes on combating counterfeiting
• To co-ordinate with national, regional or international organisations involved in combating counterfeiting

The Kenya Parliament enacted the Anti-Counterfeit Act (No.13) 2008. This Act prohibits counterfeiting, trade and all other dealings in counterfeit goods and establishes the Anti-Counterfeit Agency. The Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA) is the engine in the fight against counterfeits.

A counterfeit is a product that imitates the genuine one.Counterfeiting and privacy are an infringement of Intellectual Property Rights. The vice is a global concern that denies Intellectual Property Rights owners their deserved benefits.This practice has been a thorny issue to entrepreneurs and consumers in Kenya for a long time.