Activists under the Anti Counterfeit Network have said counterfeit goods are doing more harm than good for Uganda.
In an interview with the Nile Post, Fred Muwema, the Chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Network said that counterfeit goods are more expensive as they compromise consumers' health that end up spending a lot on treatment in hospitals.
Muwema adds that the presence of counterfeit goods undermines the competitiveness of legitimate businesses and leads to revenue losses for the government. The Anti-Counterfeit Network and Uganda Communications Commission are on a consultative engagement with stakeholders in different parts of the country asking them to join in support of the anti-counterfeit bill.
He said there is a need for stricter enforcement of existing laws and regulations related to intellectual property rights.
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