





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

New URSB Initiative Seeks Creative Solutions from Employees
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has unveiled a new initiative to tap into the creativity and resourcefulness of its staff, aimed at improving services, streamlining operations, and boosting workplace productivity.
The program introduces a Standard Innovation Proposal Form, which staff are encouraged to use when submitting their ideas. The form is designed to make entries simple, structured, and easy to review.
According to URSB, the innovation drive will focus on six key areas: customer-centered service delivery, digital transformation, process efficiency, workplace productivity, compliance and security, and sustainability. Submissions will be reviewed by special committees tasked with assessing feasibility, potential impact, and alignment with URSB’s objectives.
Promising ideas will be piloted or adopted into practice, with contributors recognized and rewarded. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 10th October 2025.
Speaking about the initiative, Arthur Kwesiga, Commissioner for Information Communications Technology and Innovation, said the program offers staff a unique opportunity to directly influence the organization’s future. “We believe our people are our greatest resource, and through this initiative, we are creating space for everyone to share solutions that can transform the way we serve, work, and grow,” he noted.
The innovation call is part of URSB’s broader strategy to strengthen service delivery and ensure its operations remain efficient, secure, and responsive to the evolving needs of the public.
Staff across all departments are encouraged to participate actively and make their voices count in shaping URSB’s next phase of growth.