Major streets in Lira City are now filled with vendors offering various snacks, such as chips, roasted and cooked chicken, chapatti, beans, and other fast foods.
I have been in Nwoya District for some time but I have not seen anyone from UNBS neither Ministry of energy coming to do the supervision but people are crying of contaminated fuel, people are crying of less fuel being provided by the pumps.” SP Regan Magombe, PDC Nwoya district.
Sylvia Kirabo, the UNBS spokesperson explained how it is the responsibility of every stakeholder involved in the process to ensure quality. Adding that UNBS is currently conducting sensitization.
Okwonga pointed out that there are numerous alcoholic and energy drinks, food such as cooking oil, honey, and fortified flour in the markets which he says are not certified by UNBS and do not bear the distinct quality mark.
This includes beverages, alcoholic and energy drinks, many of which are packed in sachets and do not have the UNBS Quality Mark, as well as electronic gadgets like phones, solar panels, and batteries which present a safety hazard for users.
