David Livingstone Ebiru

Executive Director - Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).

[David Livingstone Ebiru @UNBS_ED]

Regarding the NOTICE to RECALL CERES 100% APPLE JUICE by its Manufacturer. UNBS has inspected outlets of known Importers and Distributors of the affected Batches Coded BP17/06/2021 - P30/06/2021.
Our findings so far indicate that none of them is on UG Market and we are SAFE.

[David Livingstone Ebiru @UNBS_ED]

The Bureau was privileged to host Hon. Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry as part of their orientation to the Sector. They appreciated the good work the Bureau is doing in consumer protection, promotion of fair trade and competitiveness.

[UNBS @UNBSug]

#EarlierToday
Members of Parliament on the Committee of Tourism, Trade and Industry hosted by UNBS. Committee pledges to support UNBS in promoting trade and building a quality culture.
#QualityEverywhere

[David Livingstone Ebiru @UNBS_ED]

I witnessed laying of the Foundation Stone at Kiira Motors Corp (KMC) by H.E. What a milestone achievement for KMC towards the production of the 1st Kayoola Buses very soon! UNBS is providing Standardization Services to support this massive Project of truly Made in UG Vehicles!

[UNBS @UNBSug]

Good morning!

It's a Friday and we have some 'Qualitea' with the @UNBS_ED Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru.
He shares about his vision for UNBS to ensure stakeholders' expectations are met.

Take a look at the FULL interview here 👉https://t.co/o3mniVQPlO

#QualityEverywhere

[UNBS @UNBSug]

As UNBS, we are looking at an approach that will make us more of facilitators rather than enforcers, to enable MSMEs survive and thrive during and after the COVID-19 Era - Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru - @UNBS_ED

#MSMEday21
#QualityEverywhere

[UNBS @UNBSug]

UNBS has also established an MSMEs' desk to handle all MSMEs issues, increased MSMEs' awareness and training and decentralised UNBS services to Mbale for the Eastern region, Gulu for the Northern Region and Mbarara for the Western Region - Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru - @UNBS_ED

[UNBS @UNBSug]

UNBS encourages MSMEs to join associations to benefit from economies of scale like free standards, free training & advisory services from UNBS.
Special thanks to MSME leadership that has made this possible like @TUNADO_Bees @USSIAssociation @UWEAL_Ug @MastercardFdn - Mr. Ebiru

[UNBS @UNBSug]

UNBS is also pushing for the One standard, One market movement at the continental level under the African Organisation for Standardisation (@ARSO_1977 ). This will enable free movement of MSMEs' goods in ARSO member states across the continent - Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru.

[UNBS @UNBSug]

UNBS is pushing for a One standard, One market movement. UNBS has harmonized Uganda standards with EAC member states' quality standards. This means that MSMEs' goods, certified by UNBS can be sold in the EAC without quality disruptions - Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru - @UNBS_ED

[UNBS @UNBSug]

Implementation of Standards by MSMEs is important because Quality is key. We need to build a quality culture that will open markets for MSMEs outside Uganda - Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru - @UNBS_ED

#MSMEday21
#QualityEverywhere

[UNBS @UNBSug]

As regulators and policy makers, we need address the challenges of MSMEs, ensure formalization of businesses, capacity building, implementation of standards and other interventions - Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru - @UNBS_ED

#MSMEday21
#QualityEverywhere

[UNBS @UNBSug]

Access to Finance is one of the big challenges of MSMEs in terms of collateral security & affordability. If the Central Bank Rate was further lowered, we expect commercial banks to lower their lending rates too - David Livingstone Ebiru - @UNBS_ED

#MSMEday21
#QualityEverywhere

[UNBS @UNBSug]

As policy makers looking at the future of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), we have to ensure that these MSMEs emerge stronger during and post COVID-19 - Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru - @UNBS_ED

#MSMEday21
#QualityEverywhere

[UNBS @UNBSug]

When we talk about resilience, MSMEs in Uganda are doing better than others in the world because most of our inputs are locally sourced, given that most MSMEs are agro-based & Uganda is an agro-based country - Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru - @UNBS_ED

#MSMEday21
#QualityEverywhere

[UNBS @UNBSug]

The Impact of COVID on MSMEs cannot be overlooked. COVID has disrupted a number of supply chains and economic activities leading to distress in the economy - David Livingstone Ebiru - @UNBS_ED

#MSMEday21
#QualityEverywhere

[David Livingstone Ebiru @UNBS_ED]

I will be joining the National MSME Forum Today, in celebration of the International MSME Day 2021.

The dialogue will be held to share lessons and experiences for MSMEs for their businesses to survive and thrive During and Post the COVID Era.

#MSMEday21

[UNBS @UNBSug]

UNBS joins the National MSME Forum in a few, to share lessons & experiences for MSMEs to survive and thrive during and POST COVID Era.

Join the virtual event using this link 👉 https://t.co/xgsFVycsoi

#StaySafe
#QualityEverywhere

[David Livingstone Ebiru @UNBS_ED]

Today we celebrated World Food Safety Day adopted by UN in 2018 under Resolution 73/250. We are reminded that each of us has a responsibility of ensuring adequate provision of safe food for all.
Producers, Processors, Distributors, Vendors, Cooks or Consumers, It Starts With U!

[David Livingstone Ebiru @UNBS_ED]

We are monitoring illegal production & distribution of unsafe & substandard products during nights, public holidays & weekends by greedy businessmen who don't value the health & safety of Ugandans. @UNBS working with @UG POLICE has intensified operations against these elements!