According to reports, a Kenyan business claimed ownership of the trademark finder, a term offered at China Square for products bearing the finder brand.

The local business claims that they are the sole distributor of Finder products in the nation as well as the owner of the domain name Finder.

Ibrahim Bule, regional manager for ACA, confirmed that a thorough examination was conducted to determine whether China Square had violated the trademark claims.

“We looked around the area, and our investigations are still open. They are fairly marketed goods from various brands. When we have finished our investigations, we will be ready to issue a statement “Bule said.

The legal team for China Square asserted that they are collaborating with the government and the Kenyan business to end the deadlock.

“You have observed that ACA personnel have visited the location to inspect the products. They conducted the inspection, and right now, inquiries are still being made “According to China Square’s advocate, Josephine Oyombe.

The management of China Square declared an indefinite closure in a statement dated Sunday, February 26 but did not provide a timetable for when business would restart.

However, the owner of China Square, Lei Cheng, hinted to the media that the infringement allegations were an attempt to force him out of company.

He further stated that the issue had been fixed and that it had been caused by a miscommunication from the Chinese manufacturer.

The Chinese brand corporation solved the problem. Only a little miscommunication caused it. He added that he was worried the company would not reopen: “The complaint also sent a document to anti-counterfeit to withdraw the case.

From its debut on January 29, 2023, when Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria declared his plans to force the China Square owner out of business, China Square has been in the center of controversy.

“I have given an offer to Prof Wainaina the VC Kenyatta University to buy out the lease for China Square, Unicity Mall and hand it over to the Gikomba, Nyamakima, Muthurwa l and Eastleigh Traders Association,” he stated. 

Then, the Trade CS promised to help the owner of China Square establish a manufacturing facility in Kenya.

Speaking on Citizen TV on Monday, February 6, the politician said that despite obtaining bursaries, the majority of kids were still confined to their homes because their parents could not afford to pay for meals and uniforms.

According to the Uasin Gishu Woman Representative, schools have been overstating the amount of uniforms they require and locking out many kids.

“We must lower the price of education. The price of food is pretty expensive. Some are higher than average rates. The heads of schools are playing a little game. The parents cannot afford the purchase of uniforms either. Where are the days when I could visit Mitumba and get a pair of black shoes?

Let’s make uniforms more uniform. Parents cannot afford a pair that is more than Ksh1000, but she can purchase a pair of shoes similar to them at Mitumba for Ksh300.

Why should we be required to purchase tracksuits, fleece, sweaters, several ties, short- and long-sleeved shirts, and pants? She inquired.

To ensure that no child is denied the opportunity to enroll in secondary school, she further urged lawmakers to collaborate with head teachers in identifying pupils in need.

“The best hack is to work with headteachers in primary schools because they are aware of the needy students, their families, and their homes, and they can even tell you that a child misses school due to a lack of food. If you use headteachers in primary schools, they will flag the children to you even before the exams are over.
By the time the child is in eighth grade, they already know that they are one of the good students who is facing a problem, and they are given priority when awarding bursaries, she added.

On January 31, Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang issued a direction for uniform sellers to guarantee that uniforms are inexpensive during an inspection trip of grade seven transition activities in Kajiado County.

In order to increase morale among students in the JSS colleges, he advised, “We are suggesting the uniforms should not be expensive but of good quality.”

Moses Kuria, the Trade Cabinet Secretary (CS), questioned the necessity of requiring students to wear school uniforms at the same time.

According to him, school uniforms have little to no impact on students receiving a proper education, hence there is no need for schools to implement any kind of dress code.

“There is no uniform in America. How does the school’s curriculum, which is competency-based (CBC), function? It is not required. The Ministry has sent a circular and will send another circular to the schools today stating that parents have complete discretion about where to purchase uniforms “he observed