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State warns of surge in fake coronavirus related products

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[Source: People Daily, by Wahinya Henry]

Corrupt and greedy business operatives are taking advantage of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic to flood the country with counterfeit masks, sanitisers and soaps which are presenting fresh risks to Kenyans.

Speaking in Nakuru last week, the Trade, Industry and Enterprise Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Lawrence Karanja said that illicit goods not only endangers health but also denies the government revenue.

“The universal healthcare agenda is vulnerable to the massive supply of fake drugs. A staggering 30 per cent of alcoholic drinks in the market are counterfeit. Others are…

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