‘Mchezo wa Taoni’ Anti-Counterfeit Authority Breaks Silence on Shiquo Hii Style Raid
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The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has defended its enforcement mandate following widespread public discussion surrounding an alleged counterfeit goods operation involving social media personality and entrepreneur Shiquo Hii Style.
In a statement issued on June 11 2026, the Authority said it had noted videos, media reports, and online discussions relating to the matter but would not comment on ongoing investigations or issues that may be subject to legal proceedings.
ACA emphasized that its role is to combat the trade in counterfeit goods and protect intellectual property rights in Kenya.
The Authority noted that counterfeit goods are products that unlawfully reproduce, imitate, or use registered trademarks, logos, packaging, labels, designs, or other protected intellectual property without authorization from the rights holder.
Shiquo Hii Style Counterfeit Goods
According to the ACA, counterfeiting undermines legitimate businesses that have invested in brand development, misleads consumers, and also negatively affects the country’s economy and tax revenue.
The Authority further stated that its enforcement activities are directed solely at unlawful trade and do not target legitimate businesses operating within the law.
It said traders who source products legally, maintain proper documentation, and comply with intellectual property regulations have no reason to fear enforcement action.
ACA explained that investigations may arise from complaints by intellectual property rights holders, market surveillance, consumer complaints, intelligence reports, multi-agency operations, or information from members of the public.
ACA Procedures On Counterfeit Goods
Where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that goods may be counterfeit, inspectors are empowered under the Anti-Counterfeit Act to conduct inspections, investigations, searches, detentions, and seizures.
The Authority said that when goods are detained or seized, inventories are prepared, affected parties are informed, and traders are allowed to provide documentation proving the authenticity and lawful acquisition of the products.
It added that affected parties have the right to challenge enforcement actions in court and that goods found to be genuine are released to their owners.
ACA urged the public to distinguish between ongoing investigations and final determinations made by the courts.
Shiquo’s Remarks
The Authority also acknowledged public remarks by Shiquo Hii Style expressing a desire to establish her own brand.
Entrepreneurs have been encouraged to build and protect legitimate brands through Kenya’s intellectual property framework.
Trademark registration through the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a key step in securing exclusive ownership rights and legal protection, as highlighted by ACA.
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The ACA also encouraged rights holders to utilize their intellectual property recordation system, which supports enforcement efforts against counterfeit goods.
ACA reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the law fairly, professionally, transparently, and without prejudice while calling on businesses to source products from legitimate suppliers and comply with intellectual property laws.
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A photo of shiquo wa hii style after her store was seized.
PHOTO/ Shiquo/ IG
