Popular business lady Shiquo wa Hii Style is counting losses after the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) seized goods worth millions of shillings at her RNG Plaza.
The operation, conducted by ACA detectives in collaboration with representatives of several international sportswear brands, targeted merchandise suspected to be counterfeit.
“Every piece of shoe was taken away because they were counterfeit. So we will have to start again,” Shiquo said in a video on her TikTok account.
Among the items confiscated were shoes bearing the trademarks of leading global brands, including Nike and Adidas.
Videos posted on Shiquo’s social media accounts after the raid showed largely empty shelves inside the store, highlighting the scale of the seizure. Unverified reports revealed the raid led to an estimated loss of Sh15 million.
Following the incident, Shiquo urged traders to avoid dealing in counterfeit products to prevent similar losses.
“The funny thing in business is that today you have, tomorrow you don’t have. Everything in our shop has been taken away. If you are in this business, please watch out. Coz if it happens, no amount of crying or complaining will help you. It’s a very big loss and you’ll have to pay for it. Im devastated it happened, but grateful I can now help others prepare for it,” she added.
The raid has ignited discussion online, with many Kenyans expressing sympathy for the business lady and pointing to the economic challenges currently facing traders and entrepreneurs across the country.
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