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Cigarette maker alarmed by fakes 

Tobacco firms have petitioned the Government over counterfeit tobacco products.

The companies said despite legislation to aid in stopping illicit cigarette trade, authorities have done little and the invisible ‘industry’ is threatening to rule the market.

Cigarette makers say since the Tobacco Control Act was enacted, no one has been fined or imprisoned for the vice, hurting the multi-billion shilling industry.

Mr Josh Kirimania, Head of Corporate Affairs at Mastermind Tobacco Kenya (MTK) said counterfeiting of cigarettes has grown quickly over the last year.

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