ACA Seizes KSh8 Million Worth of Fake Scientific Calculators in Nairobi Ahead of School Term

Kenya, January 19, 2026 - The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has confiscated nearly 3,000 fake scientific calculators valued at about KSh 8 million in a targeted raid in Nairobi’s Central Business District as schools reopen across the country.

The operation took place at Rubymall, where ACA officers intercepted 2,996 counterfeit scientific calculators that were allegedly intended for sale to unsuspecting parents, students and retailers ahead of the academic year. Mr. Abdi Abikar, ACA Nairobi Regional Manager, warned that fake learning tools pose serious risks for students, especially in subjects such as mathematics and physics where accurate computation is critical.

“Counterfeit calculators often give inaccurate results or fail unexpectedly,” Mr. Abikar said, urging parents and schools to buy genuine products from authorised outlets only. According to ACA, counterfeit scientific calculators are frequently sold at unusually low prices and packaged to resemble genuine models, a tactic that targets price-sensitive buyers, particularly during back-to-school and national examination seasons.