The Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, has called for tougher measures to protect creators from piracy and copyright infringement, warning that intellectual property must be respected as much as physical property.
Speaking at the Fourth African Regional Seminar on Copyright and Related Rights in the Audio-visual Sector at Onomo Hotel, Ms. Kainobwisho stressed the…
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has conducted a specialized training for Intellectual Property (IP) Examiners at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, aimed at strengthening their capacity to deliver efficient, transparent, and high-quality IP services.
The Registrar General was represented by Mr. Robert Mugabe, Commissioner for Intellectual Property, who opened the session and…
Mr. James Bulenzibuto, Chief Executive Officer of Elimu Trust Eastern Africa and Lead Facilitator of the Business Rescue and Aftercare Program (BRAP), has challenged participants in Cohort 4 to firmly ground their businesses in robust foundations, while remembering that loss, however painful, can pave the way to hope.
Speaking at the launch of BRAP’s newest…
More than 140 entrepreneurs completed the 4th Cohort of the Business Rescue and Aftercare Program (BRAP) during a graduation ceremony held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kololo.
The event, graced by Ms. Barbara Kilei, Country Manager for Uganda at the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), emphasized learning, resilience, and the importance of resolving…
Entrepreneurs under the 4th Cohort of the Business Rescue and Aftercare Program (BRAP) displayed creativity and innovation during an exhibition held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kololo.
The exhibition, a highlight of the BRAP program, provided a platform for participants to showcase their products and services, share business ideas, and learn from one…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MOJCA), Mr. Robert Kasande, has hailed the launch of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau’s (URSB) Strategic Plan IV (2025/26–2029/30) as a major step in advancing justice, economic empowerment, and national development.
“When citizens register a business, protect their intellectual property, or secure credit with…
The Registrar General, Ms Mercy K. Kainobwisho, has unveiled the Bureau’s five-year Strategic Plan IV (2025/26–2029/30), pledging to expand digitalisation, decentralisation, and innovation to transform Uganda’s business environment.
Speaking at the launch last week at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre (UBFC), Ms Kainobwisho described the new plan as a roadmap for inclusion and competitiveness. “This…
