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URSB hosts Insolvency Law Training for Judicial Officers to Enhance Easier Resolution of Insolvency Disputes

Kampala; The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) under their Insolvency & Receivership mandate today unveiled a week-long training for Judicial Officers. The training was officially opened by the Principal Judge, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija and addressed by the Registrar General, Mercy Kainobwisho. The training workshop will be held at the Speke Resort Munyonyo from Monday […]

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Government, URSB discuss options for supporting COVID-19 affected business through insolvency

Kampala; Businesses especially the Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are facing financial distress arising from the unprecedented and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While business conditions are expected to improve for some industries, it is unlikely they will return to pre-pandemic levels in the near future. Financially distressed companies may thus face potential insolvency. To support ailing entities […]

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URSB rallies SMEs to expand their markets through commercializing their innovations

Kampala: Every 26th April, Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) which is Uganda’s National Intellectual Property (IP) office joins the rest of the world to celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day. This annual event is an opportunity to learn about the role that IP rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. The theme of this year’s celebration […]

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Makerere University Business School, Rotary International award Mercy Kainobwisho for excellent leadership

Kampala; Mercy Kainobwisho, the Registrar General of Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) & Official Government Receiver was yesterday honored with theMakerere University Business School (MUBS) Women of Distinction Award for excellent leadership. The prestigious recognition is bestowed on women whose drive, ingenuity, solid vision and leadership abilities are outstanding, and have madesignificant contributions to the personal and […]

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URSB launches Women in Business Club to support female entrepreneurship

Kampala; To mark International Women’s Day taking place on Monday 08th March, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has launched a Women in Business Club to celebrate female-led entrepreneurial ventures. The announcement was made today at the inaugural one day expo organized to kick-start the club. URSB is the Government body mandated with registration of businesses, […]

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URSB engages multi-sectoral stakeholders over promotion of Uganda’s unique products

Kampala; Consultations on the Geographical Indications (GI) Act and its implementation which aim at popularizing the protection of Uganda’s unique products is in high gear. Today, the National Working Group led by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and composed of multi-sectoral stakeholders held a consultative meeting needed for the popularization of GIs. A geographical […]

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URSB signs MoU with NITA (U) for Provision of SMS Gateway Services

Kampala: The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and the National Information Technology Authority (NITA) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the provision of an SMS gateway that will enable URSB improve communication with clients in a faster, more responsive way. In her remarks, Mercy K Kainobwisho, the Registrar General noted that URSB had […]

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URSB and Stanbic Business Incubator announce partnership to support MSME growth & sustainability

An exciting new partnership was announced today between Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), a semi-autonomous Government agency charged with formalization of businesses and registration of intellectual property, and the Stanbic Business Incubator which provides training, mentoring and business development services for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The main aim of the joint collaboration is […]