





Chief Guest Dr. Mary Teopista (Center), Amb. Francis Butagira, Registrar General Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho and URSB board members pose for a photo at the URSB ISO Certification External Stakeholders celebration
Hon. Nobert Mao congratulates the Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, and Board member, Ms. Lydia A. Sekkabira on the ISO 9001:2015 certification milestone
Mr. Hamidu Tumuhimbise, a senior Registration Officer, attends to a client during the UEB claimants exercise at the Uganda Business Facilitation Center, Kololo
A delegation from PACRA led by the Deputy Registrar Mr. Chewe Peter Chilufya (Center) visited URSB for a 3 days benchmarking visit on the Intellectual Property Registry on how systems operate, the digital improvements implemented and how these reforms contribute to reduced turnaround time
A delegation from UNOC visits URSB to benchmark on the Digital Transformation Journey.
Director General WIPO Mr. Daren Tang, Minister of Justice Hon. Nobert Mao, The Registrar General Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, URSB Board members a delegation from WIPO pause for a photo at the Uganda Business Facilitation Center during the DG’s mission to Uganda

Prime Minister Rallies for Grassroots Access to Registration Services at URSB Showcase
Uganda’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has hailed the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) for its ongoing commitment to transparency and ethical governance, urging for enhanced inclusivity and simplified access to registration services.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during her visit to the URSB stall last week, during the Africa Public Service Day commemoration at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, which brought together Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to celebrate public service.
Hon. Nabbanja lauded the Bureau’s fundamental role in formalizing businesses and protecting intellectual property, all of which contribute to a transparent and accountable public sector.
Highlighting the urgent need for decentralization, Nabbanja emphasized that registration services must reach every part of the country, especially rural and underserved communities. “No Ugandan must be left behind,” she said, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fair service delivery. “Awareness and accessibility at the grassroots will empower people economically and socially.”
The Prime Minister’s remarks echo URSB’s ongoing mission to bring services closer to the people by actively rolling out initiatives aimed at strengthening regional presence and increasing public awareness.
The team from the bureau, led by the Principal Communications Officer, Mr. Denis Nabende, welcomed Nabbanja’s endorsement, reaffirming their dedication to serving Ugandans with integrity, efficiency, and innovation.
As the country moves towards a more inclusive digital economy, the Bureau is positioned to play a fundamental role in ensuring that formal registration is achieved and maintained.