Good quality solar home systems, solar irrigation equipment, and other off-grid solar options are prohibitively expensive for many consumers. Additionally, high import duties further increase the cost of these products, making them inaccessible to the majority of Ugandans. This does not only affects the performance and durability of the products but also poses a risk to the health and safety of consumers.
In March 2024, private sectors and civil society players that are promoting green economic alternatives for sustainable development, which addresses human rights and climate change concerns in Uganda and East Africa at large submitted also a petition to the Speaker of Parliament to urgently fast track the Consumer Protection and Management Bill and ensure its timely presentation to Parliament for debate and enactment.
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