Members of Parliament on the committee of tourism, trade and industry have applauded the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) for its strides in ensuring consumer protection and fair trade. 

This was during their visit to the UNBS head offices in Bweyogerere, Kampala as part of their orientation into the sector. 

The committee members were full of praise for the standards body, given its limited capacity in terms of funding and staffing. 

“We know UNBS has challenges like limited funds to carry out operations. However, there is government support and commitment to improve the capacity of the bureau," said David Lukyamuzi, who is on the parliamentary committee. 

"As a committee, we pledge full support to this cause to enable UNBS ably implement its mandate, which is so critical in ensuring the health and safety of Ugandans."

David Livingstone Ebiru, the executive director of UNBS, said supporting the implementation of the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) programme and decentralisation of standardisation services is UNBS’s focus and current priority. 

The government agency is responsible for developing, promoting and enforcing national standards in the protection of public health and safety, and the environment against harmful and sub-standard products.