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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 Champions Copyright Protection at Navio’s Orchestra Concert
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) joined Uganda’s celebrated hip-hop artist Navio for his spectacular “Navio Live in Orchestra” concert held on October 4, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The event, which blended classical orchestral music with urban hip-hop, showcased the richness of Uganda’s creative talent and highlighted the importance of protecting creative works.
URSB was represented by Mr. William Tumwine, Assistant Commissioner for Copyright and Neighbouring Rights, who, jointly with Navio and his team discussed the role of copyright in supporting and sustaining Uganda’s creative industry.
Mr. Tumwine emphasized that copyright protection gives artists legal ownership and recognition for their work, ensuring they can earn fairly through royalties, licensing, and other commercial opportunities.
He further noted that by protecting their intellectual property, creators safeguard their artistic contributions and strengthen the foundation of Uganda’s growing creative economy. Mr. Tumwine commended Navio and his team for their continued commitment to excellence and encouraged them to champion copyright awareness among fellow artists.
The concert, which drew a vibrant audience of music lovers and industry players, was an opportunity to remind artists of the value of owning and protecting their creative works. URSB’s engagement underscored its dedication to empowering Ugandan creatives and promoting a culture where talent and innovation are both celebrated and protected.