Efficacy of laws on consumer protection under microfinance business in Uganda
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Date
2018-05
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Kampala International University, School of Law
Abstract
This research is investigates the existence of a legal framework on consumer protection
in Uganda. Despite rampant abuses of the rights of the consumer in Uganda, there is
nowhere to run for redress. This is because despite concerted efforts to have a law in
place to protect Ugandan consumers in the last ten years, the government is yet to give
it the attention it deserves probably because of its investor-centric approach to
commercial issues. The fate of consumers in Uganda is similar to those in many
countries if a survey released on World Consumer Rights Day (March 15, 2013) is to be
believed. A survey of consumer protection legislation conducted by Consumers
International (CI) in 58 countries has revealed a concerning lack of government
attention with regard to consumer rights. According to Consumers International,
consumers rights include; the right to derive satisfaction from the product consumed,
the right to safety, the right to be informed, the right to choose, and the right to be
heard and to seek redress (if aggrieved) as well as the right to be educated about a
product before consumption. But these rights are often trampled upon, partly because
if a lack of policy and the appropriate legal framework. This research therefore
nvestigated on the various provisions related to consumer protection and still finds that
the government needs to create proper consumer protection legislation.
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A research report submitted to the school of law in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the Degree of bachelor in laws of Kampala International University
Keywords
Laws, Consumer protection, Micro finance busines, Uganda