Consumer Protection Act, 2012 (No. 46 of 2012).

Country/Territory: Kenya
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2012
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 201 of 14 December 2012 (Special Issue).
Long title: An Act of Parliament to provide for the protection of the consumer, prevent unfair trade practices in consumer transactions and to provide for matters connected with and incidental thereto.

Subject: General
Keyword: Consumer protection Fraud Packaging/labelling Institution Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area: Africa, Eastern Africa

Abstract: This Act provides for the protection of rights and establishes the Consumer Protection Committee. It, among other things: prohibits unfair trade practices and false and misleading advertisement; sets out rights and obligations respecting specific consumer agreements.
Full text: English
Website: www.kenyalaw.org