Adams Advisory - Africa Update 2020

Anti-counterfeit training, Accra, Ghana
Anti-counterfeiting training
In January 2019, Adams & Adams was invited to participate in and provide anti-counterfeit training by
the World Customs Organisation as its National IPR Workshop hosted in Accra, Ghana.
The National IPR Workshop was well attended by a number of Ghanaian Customs officials and a great
deal of interest was expressed by these officials for further training and co-operation with Brand Holders.
KENYA
KEY OPPORTUNITIES & CONCERNS
+ With a large ICT-advanced market, the country has a diverse economy
geared for 21st century growth
+ A skilled workforce of nearly 20 million is also financially responsible, with 82%
of Kenyans having bank accounts testament to a thriving financial sector
+ The energy sector is advancing with alternative energy initiatives
– Corruption and cronyism have compromised governance
– GDP growth has slowed in recent years and unemployment remains high
– The 2020 locust plague, the worst in 50 years, shows lack of preparedness
for such emergencies as climate change brings erratic weather and drought
New Managing Director of Kipi to be Appointed
On Friday 29 November 2019, Mr Slyvance Sange’s tenure as the Managing Director of the Kenya Industrial Property
Institute (KIPI) came to an end. Mr Sange was appointed on 31 May 2014, initially in an acting capacity, but later
permanently. Adams & Adams appreciated Mr Sange's support in attending the Adams & Adams Africa Network
Meeting in 2013 and during our visit to KIPI in 2016.
The Deputy Managing Director of KIPI, Mr John Onyango, has been appointed as Acting Registrar by the Cabinet
Secretary for Trade and Industrialisation.
Details about a permanent appointment will be communicated as and when developments occur.
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