





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

URSB Strategic Plan IV Aligned with Uganda Vision 2040 to Drive National Transformation
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to national development through its Mandate and Strategic Plan IV (SP IV), which is closely aligned with the aspirations of Uganda Vision 2040.
This national blueprint aims to transform Uganda into a modern and prosperous country by strengthening institutional frameworks, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering innovation, industrialization, and good governance.
URSB plays a central role in realising this vision through a range of strategic interventions. By providing efficient registration services in business, intellectual property, and secured transactions, URSB supports the growth of a strong private sector. This, in turn, fuels job creation, productivity, and national revenue.
Additionally, URSB promotes the formalisation of enterprises, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), contributing to an expanded tax base and inclusive economic development. Formal businesses are better positioned to access opportunities, markets, and support services, which are essential for long-term sustainability.
The Bureau also fosters a knowledge-based economy by safeguarding intellectual property rights. Through patents, trademarks, and copyrights, URSB encourages innovation and creativity, in direct alignment with Vision 2040’s emphasis on knowledge and technology as key drivers of development.
Furthermore, the Security Interest in Movable Property Registry System (SIMPO) is enhancing access to credit for MSMEs, empowering entrepreneurs to grow and invest in their businesses.
Through Strategic Plan IV, URSB continues to deliver on its mandate while contributing meaningfully to Uganda’s transformation agenda under Vision 2040.