Consumer Justice
Uganda’s embrace of a free market economy has encouraged investment, innovation, and economic growth. However, it has also exposed consumers to risks such as unfair pricing, substandard goods, false advertising, lack of redress mechanisms, and data privacy violations. The current consumer protection framework is still developing and lacks robust enforcement. This program aims to strengthen consumer rights, market accountability, and trust through comprehensive legal, institutional, and educational interventions.
Objectives
- To enhance awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities.
- To strengthen the enforcement of consumer protection laws and regulations.
- To promote fair trade practices, product standards, and ethical advertising.
- To establish effective mechanisms for consumer complaints and redress.
- To build institutional capacity for consumer protection at all levels.
Key Strategies
Expected Outcomes
- A well-informed consumer population exercising their rights responsibly.
- Reduced prevalence of harmful, counterfeit, and misrepresented products.
- Strengthened consumer trust in markets and institutions.
- A more competitive, transparent, and equitable marketplace