The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in partnership with the National Police Service and other enforcement agencies, has intercepted 233 bags of counterfeit fertilizer worth Ksh 2.3 million in Molo, Nakuru County.
Two suspects have been arrested and are facing prosecution under the Anti-Counterfeit Act, of 2008.
Speaking at a media briefing in Eldoret, ACA Executive Director, Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, underscored the threat of counterfeit agricultural inputs to Kenya’s food security and economic stability.
He urged farmers to remain vigilant, as fake fertilizers degrade soil quality, reduce yields, and cause financial losses.
In addition, ACA Kenya Chair of the Audit Board Committee Neddy Jeruto Kiptoo singled out that counterfeit agro-inputs remain a major issue in Rift Valley, Nairobi, and Coastal regions, where farmers are particularly vulnerable.
Moreover, the agency has called on farmers and members of the public to among others verify before they buy any agricultural input and only purchase them from trusted suppliers and also check for certification marks.
They have also been asked to report suspicious products.
The latest operation follows an earlier raid in Kariokor, Nairobi, where over 19,000 counterfeit fertilizer bags were seized, disrupting illegal repackaging schemes.
Value of counterfeit fertilizers seized since 2020
From 2020 to 2025, ACA has confiscated counterfeit fertilizers worth Ksh 7.4 million and fake agrochemicals valued at Ksh 39.7 million, significantly crippling counterfeit supply chains.
Meanwhile, Rift Valley farmers have been assured that the Anti-Counterfeit Authority will continue to work with regional and international partners, including the East African Community (EAC), to curb the entry of counterfeit agricultural products into Kenya.
“ACA appreciates the continued support of law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and agricultural stakeholders,” Dr Robi said.
“We remain steadfast in protecting farmers and securing Kenya’s agricultural sector through intensified enforcement, public awareness, and collaboration,” he added.
