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URSB Highlights Sports as Key Driver of Jobs and Growth

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has underscored the growing role of sports as a driver of jobs, investment, and national development. Speaking at the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations on behalf of the Registrar General, Deputy Registrar General–Registries, Mr. Ntale Mustapher, said sports is no longer just entertainment but a serious economic sector with…

UCU Bags Crown in exciting IP Moot Court Finals

The 2026 World Intellectual Property Day celebrations reached an exciting peak with an intense moot court competition, in which Uganda Christian University (UCU) emerged the champion, showcasing the country’s brightest legal minds. The competition was introduced as part of activities to mark World Intellectual Property Day 2026 under the theme “IP and Sports.” It aimed…

Government Moves to Strengthen IP Laws to Curb Sports Broadcast Piracy

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening intellectual property (IP) protections in Uganda’s sports sector, with a focus on curbing piracy and safeguarding investments. Speaking at the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations, Mr. Paul Muzaale, Principal Assistant Secretary representing the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, highlighted the growing threat…

Experts Call for Stronger IP Systems to Unlock Uganda’s Sports Economy

Experts have called for stronger collaboration, awareness, and branding to unlock the full economic potential of Uganda’s sports industry during a panel discussion at the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations in Kololo. The discussion comprised key stakeholders, including Moses Magogo Hassim, President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, who stressed that commercialisation of sport…

URSB Showcases Digital Progress at WIPO ICT Leadership Dialogue

URSB’s efforts to modernise its intellectual property systems have gained international attention following a presentation at the WIPO ICT Leadership Dialogue (WILD). At the second session of the global meeting, Commissioner ICT and Innovation, Mr. Arthur Kwesiga, shared how Uganda is improving data sharing in business registration and intellectual property services. The dialogue brings together…

Ransomware A Growing Threat in the Digital Workplace

Ransomware is one of the most serious cybersecurity threats facing organisations today. It is a type of malicious software that blocks access to files or entire systems and demands payment, known as a ransom, to restore access. For institutions like Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), where digital systems are central to service delivery, a ransomware…

URSB Introduces Monthly Declutter Day to Improve Workspaces

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has introduced a monthly Declutter Day aimed at improving cleanliness, efficiency, and organization across its offices. The initiative, announced in an internal memo dated April 16, 2026, will see all staff participate in tidying up their workspaces on the last Friday of every month. The move follows observations made…