The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has called for stronger efforts to promote Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a practical tool for handling commercial disputes during a Judicial Officers’ Colloquium held on April 10, 2026, at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, Kigo.
The colloquium, organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in partnership…
Uganda has taken a key step towards strengthening copyright protection after hosting a regional working group meeting on the Kampala Protocol at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre last week.
The meeting, organised by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) in collaboration with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), brought together experts to discuss the…
Welcome to the URSB Weekly Brief for 6th - 10th April, 2026
This edition highlights key activities, updates, and achievements across the organization during the week. Stay informed on what’s happening within URSB as we continue working together to deliver quality services and uphold our mandate.
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The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Board Chair, H.E. Rt. Hon. Amb Francis K. Butagira has been appointed to chair a 15-member committee tasked with overseeing the election of the next bishop of the Ankole Diocese, placing him at the centre of a key church transition process.
The committee was constituted on March 26, 2026,…
The Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, has called on staff to use the Easter holiday as a time for reflection, renewal, and connection with others.
In her Easter message to staff, she thanked employees for their continued contribution to national service through their work at URSB. She noted that the dedication of staff remains…
Students across Uganda are set to benefit from increased awareness of intellectual property (IP) following a new partnership between the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) and the Intellectual Property Office.
The collaboration was agreed during a strategic meeting held on April 2, 2026, bringing together student leaders and IP officials to plan how best to…
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) last week hosted the Innovation Advisor at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) Coordinator at Kyambogo University, Ms. Mercy Kitimbo, for a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in promoting innovation and intellectual property (IP).
The meeting, held at the Uganda Business…
Last week, on Thursday, 2 April, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) took part in the National Women Entrepreneurs Conference 2026, joining hundreds of women in business to discuss practical ways to grow and formalise enterprises.
Held under the theme “Unlocking Barriers Affecting Women Entrepreneurs,” the conference focused on real challenges faced by women, from…
