Kenya’s counterfeit luxury market is rising, driven by social media status and weak enforcement.
By
Sinda Matiko
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
A pair of Gucci sneakers at a fraction of the price. A designer-looking handbag that passes for the real thing on Instagram. In Kenya’s growing counterfeit luxury market, appearances are increasingly winning over authenticity.
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