The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized goods worth more than Sh 15 million during a major operation targeting a Nairobi shop associated with popular TikTok entrepreneur Shiquo wa Hii Style.
The raid took place at the trader’s outlet located at RNG Plaza in Nairobi’s central business district, where detectives confiscated shoes and other merchandise suspected to be counterfeit.
ACA officers, accompanied by representatives of the affected brands, descended on the premises and conducted a search before removing the stock. The operation left the store completely empty, with videos circulating online showing cleared shelves and vacant display sections.
Authorities reportedly focused on shoes and apparel carrying internationally recognized brand names. The products were seized as part of ongoing efforts to combat counterfeit trade and protect intellectual property rights in Kenya.
The raid quickly attracted public attention due to the popularity of Shiquo wa Hii Style, whose business has built a strong following through social media platforms, particularly TikTok.
Images and videos shared online showed ACA officials packing and transporting the merchandise from the shop. Witnesses at the scene described a coordinated operation that unfolded in broad daylight as officers inspected stock and verified product authenticity.
Reports indicate that some of the sneakers sold at the store retailed for as low as Sh 1,500. Comparable authentic products from major sportswear brands retail for significantly higher prices, with some models selling for around Sh 19,000 or more depending on the market.
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority has intensified enforcement activities in recent years as it seeks to curb the circulation of fake products in the Kenyan market. The agency is mandated to protect intellectual property rights and prevent the manufacture, importation, distribution and sale of counterfeit goods.
Counterfeit products continue to pose a significant challenge across multiple sectors, including fashion, electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts and consumer goods.
Authorities argue that counterfeit trade hurts legitimate businesses, undermines brand value and exposes consumers to products that may not meet required quality and safety standards.
The operation at RNG Plaza now ranks among the most high-profile anti-counterfeit crackdowns involving a social media-driven retail business.
