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URSB to Explore Partnership with International Youth Fellowship to Skill Staff on Mindset Change

The Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, on 19th March 2026 hosted Rev. James Kim, Chairperson of the International Youth Fellowship, for discussions on fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within Uganda's public service, drawing lessons from South Korea's transformation experience. The meeting, held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Center (UBFC), was coordinated by…

URSB Joins Top Agencies in National Cybersecurity Drive

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has been selected among the top ten government institutions to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with the ISO 27001:2022 standard, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity resilience. The development was highlighted last week during a champions’ training held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre auditorium in Kololo,…

URSB Explains New Copyright Bill on UBC TV, Boosting Creative Industry Awareness

Last week on the popular Good Morning Uganda show on Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC TV), a key discussion focused on the impact of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on Uganda’s creative industry. During the live segment, a poll asked viewers whether the new bill would strengthen protections for artists, musicians, filmmakers, and…

URSB and Presidential CEO Forum Commit to Deepen Collaboration to Strengthen Uganda’s Private Sector

The Registrar General, Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential CEO Forum (PCF), Ms. Irene Birungi Mugisha, at the PCF offices at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kololo, Kampala. During the engagement, Ms. Kainobwisho reiterated URSB's commitment to…

Celebrating Innovation & Women in Leadership: Registrar General Visits Next Media Park, Highlights Innovation and Copyright Law

The Registrar General, Ms Mercy K. Kainobwisho, last week visited Next Media Services at Next Media Park in Naguru, where she was received by Chief Executive Officer Kin Kariisa. During the visit, Ms Kainobwisho was taken on a guided tour of the Park’s innovative broadcast and production spaces that continue to shape Uganda’s modern media…

Parliament of Uganda Passes Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025

Uganda’s Parliament has enacted the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a key milestone in strengthening protections for artists and other creatives. Parliament passed the Bill during a plenary session on 17th to 18th March 2026 under the stewardship of Rt. Hon. Speaker Anita Annet Among, and will now be presented to the President for assent…