QMS LAUNCH

The QMS launch, held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre, was led by the Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, who reaffirmed URSB’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in service delivery.

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Registrar General drives Support for Copyright Bill

The Registrar General of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, Mercy K. Kainobwisho, last Thursday actively engaged Members of Parliament to highlight the importance of strengthening Uganda’s copyright protection framework during the reading of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, at the Parliament of Uganda.

During the parliamentary session, MS. Kainobwisho interacted with several legislators, explaining the key benefits of the proposed amendments and their potential impact on Uganda’s creative and innovation sectors.

The engagements aimed at building understanding and support among policymakers for reforms that seek to improve protection for creators and rights holders.

The Bill was presented by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, with support from the Attorney General, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary

Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Stephen MugabiBaka.

The proposed amendments are expected to strengthen enforcement of copyright and neighbouring rights, enhance protection for artists, performers, and producers, and promote a fairer environment for Uganda’s growing creative economy.

Through her leadership at URSB, the Registrar General, she has consistently advocated for policies and legal frameworks that safeguard the rights of artists, innovators, and content producers. These efforts are aimed at ensuring that Uganda’s growing creative and innovation sectors thrive within a system that recognises, protects, and rewards originality.

By supporting progressive reforms and engaging key stakeholders, the Registrar General and URSB remain committed to empowering creators, encouraging innovation, and building a sustainable intellectual property ecosystem that contributes to national economic growth