Factors affecting detection of counterfeit goods at the Port of Mombasa
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Date
2020-11
Authors
Maina, Kelvin
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Unpublished Research Project, KESRA / JKUAT
KESRA/JKUAT - Unpublished research project
KESRA/JKUAT - Unpublished research project
Abstract
In the contemporary world, globalization has influenced companies to pursue international trade deeply rooted in trade unions, partnership and merger. According to Forbes in 2018 counterfeiting is the largest criminal enterprise in the world. Africa as a region is facing a hard time fighting counterfeiting as is the case with all economics in the world. Revenue collection from the East African Community (EAC) is under threat from increased counterfeit goods. Revenue collection by Customs administrations remains a strategic priority for many developing countries. Being the largest port in East Africa, it is the port that faces many challenges when it comes to detection of the counterfeit goods This study was done at the Port of Mombasa. The study objectives are: To assess the effect of customs systems in detection of counterfeit goods at the port of Mombasa.Secondly is to determine the effect of border security in detection of counterfeit products at the port of Mombasa. And lastly is to investigate the effect of human resource in detection of counterfeit goods at the port of Mombasa. To bring this study to a success it adopted the hype circle theory, stakeholder theory and human capital theory. Descriptive research design was used to give further insight into the research problem by describing the variable of interest being studied. The target population was constituted of 180 respondents that comprise Kenya Revenue Authority Customs and Border control officers operating at the port of Mombasa The study used Slovins Formulae and cluster sampling technique to select respondents from various departments with an aim of providing equal chances. The researcher used questionnaires as the tool for data collection. The drop and pick method will be preferred since it is based on social exchange theory in which personal interactions provide a basis to stimulate norms of reciprocity and exchange that increase the chances a respondent will accept and complete the survey. The analysis was systematically presented in narrative form and data will be analysed using a recreational model and statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 26.0 for close-ended questions. The study concludes by suggesting that Custom should adopt the latest systems, technological tools. In addition, the information system used by customs have to be integrated with other agencies systems in the frontline of protection of the society against sub-standard and counterfeit goods systems as well as, incorporating those systems with counterfeit goods detection infrastructure would be of a great help.The study recommended that multi-agency approach in border security against the fight of counterfeit goods should be incorporated and regular investigation of the local market by customs has to be heightened in order to increase the detection of counterfeit goods.
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Customs systems, Detection of counterfeit goods, counterfeit goods, Border security, Human resource