At the Kampala LitFest held at Onomo Hotel last year, I was with writers who attended the Masterclass on Enforcing and Protecting Copyright for Writers, there was insufficient time to address all the questions raised about copyright. This year, we plan to create more opportunities to ensure every writer and publisher can master copyright monetization strategies.
ABOUT US
Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO) was found and legally registered to act on behalf of Authors, Publishers of literary works protect their copyright. Distribute royalties and contribute to the fight against book piracy as a member of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO).
COPYING LICENSE
URRO is legally guided by the law with standards as set by local and international organizations like URSB, UPA, CMOs UNESCO, WIPO, ARIPO. URRO negotiates and concludes reproduction licenses with different users in Uganda which include bookshops, printer-press, warehouses, homes, schools & institutions.
HOLOGRAM
URRO under URSB was requested to provide a means (Hologram – a sticker with unique security features embedded) for buyers to authenticate genuine books from pirate copies. Book piracy which is the unauthorized reproduction and sale of books is a very rampart practice in Uganda.
Vision
The Best Copyright: Licence Business Services Solutions
A reputable collecting society facilitating access to information through licensing and safeguarding the investments of right holders in intellectual property in Uganda.
- To facilitate legal copying of copyright protected works
- To provide collective management of copyright on behalf of creators and publishers
- To maximize the reward to publishers, artists and writers
- Professional training
- Unique Ideas & Solution
Our Services
Copying Licence: Business Services Solutions
URRO negotiates and concludes reproduction licenses with different users in Uganda. The users that are targeted by this license include:
Publishers
The annual fees charged on the licenses and collected by URRO are distributed as royalties to both local and foreign authors and publishers of literary works.
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Book piracy which is the unauthorized reproduction and sale of books is a very rampart practice in Uganda. This problem has led to some publishing houses quitting the Uganda book market and authors going without royalty payments for years.
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Masterclass on Enforcing and Protecting Copyright for Writers
At the Kampala LitFest held at Onomo Hotel last year, I was with writers who attended the Masterclass on Enforcing and Protecting Copyright for Writers, there was insufficient time to address all the questions raised about copyright. This year, we plan to create more opportunities to ensure every writer and publisher can master copyright monetization strategies.
Apr, Thu, 2023
THE NEW ELECTED BOARD OF URRO AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON 12/4/2023
The new Board of URRO pose for a photo with the representative of the Registrar General L-R: Dr. Julius Biryomumeisho- Senior Lecturer Gulu University and member UTANA; Mr. David Kasozi Kibuuka- the new Board Chair and CEO of Roots Publishers and member UPA; Mr. Ronald Lutunda- representative of the Registrar General at the AGM; Mr. Martin Okia-out going Chairman of URRO and now Ex-officio; Ms Fortunate Tusasirwe FEMRITE; Ms Eva Mutongole Wamala Chairperson of Uganda Children’s Writers & Illustrators Association; Johnson Maganja a children’s writer, journalist and teacher; Mr. Charles Batambuze Executive Director URRO; Ms Crystal Rutangye Publishing Director at Scribe House; and Mr. John Kateregga aka John Kay President Uganda Songwriters Association. Congratulations to the new team.
The Annual General Meeting of the Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO) which was held on 12/04/2023 at the National Theatre.
THE NEW ELECTED BOARD OF URRO AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON 12/4/2023
The new Board of URRO pose for a photo with the representative of the Registrar General L-R: Dr. Julius Biryomumeisho- Senior Lecturer Gulu University and member UTANA; Mr. David Kasozi Kibuuka- the new Board Chair and CEO of Roots Publishers and member UPA; Mr. Ronald Lutunda- representative of the Registrar General at the AGM; Mr. Martin Okia-out going Chairman of URRO and now Ex-officio; Ms Fortunate Tusasirwe FEMRITE; Ms Eva Mutongole Wamala Chairperson of Uganda Children’s Writers & Illustrators Association; Johnson Maganja a children’s writer, journalist and teacher; Mr. Charles Batambuze Executive Director URRO; Ms Crystal Rutangye Publishing Director at Scribe House; and Mr. John Kateregga aka John Kay President Uganda Songwriters Association. Congratulations to the new team.
The Annual General Meeting of the Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO) which was held on 12/04/2023 at the National Theatre.
Apr, Mon, 2023
UPDATES ON ELECTION PROCESS TO URRO BOARD
Dear Members,
As we gear up towards the forthcoming URRO AGM due 12th April 2023 at the Green Room, National Theatre, here are some updates on the election process to the URRO Board.
Category 1:
Candidates nominated to represent Rightsholder associations on the Board are as below:
1. Uganda Publishers Association (UPA)- David Kibuuka, CEO of Roots Publishers; formerly Country Director for Pearson and Longhorn Publishers.
2. Uganda Children’s Writers and Illustrators Association (UCWIA)- Eva Mutongole Wamala, Chairperson of UCWIA
3. Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE)- Fortunate Tusasirwe, Board member at FEMRITE
4. Uganda Textbook, Academic and Non-fiction Authors Association (UTANA)- Dr. Justus Biryomumeisho, a Lecturer at Gulu University
5. Uganda Songwriters Association (USWA)- no person yet.
Category 2:
Candidates that have expressed interest in representing Individual members of URRO
1. Crystal Rutangye, Publishing Director at Scribe House and Publishing Commonwealth Scholar-Publishing Studies (2014-15).
2. Johnson Maganja, A children’s writer, teacher, and Journalist
Charles
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Charles Batambuze
Executive Director
Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO)
National Book Trust of Uganda (NABOTU)
tel 0414 235264
Mob 0772580287
UPDATES ON ELECTION PROCESS TO URRO BOARD
Dear Members,
As we gear up towards the forthcoming URRO AGM due 12th April 2023 at the Green Room, National Theatre, here are some updates on the election process to the URRO Board.
Category 1:
Candidates nominated to represent Rightsholder associations on the Board are as below:
1. Uganda Publishers Association (UPA)- David Kibuuka, CEO of Roots Publishers; formerly Country Director for Pearson and Longhorn Publishers.
2. Uganda Children’s Writers and Illustrators Association (UCWIA)- Eva Mutongole Wamala, Chairperson of UCWIA
3. Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE)- Fortunate Tusasirwe, Board member at FEMRITE
4. Uganda Textbook, Academic and Non-fiction Authors Association (UTANA)- Dr. Justus Biryomumeisho, a Lecturer at Gulu University
5. Uganda Songwriters Association (USWA)- no person yet.
Category 2:
Candidates that have expressed interest in representing Individual members of URRO
1. Crystal Rutangye, Publishing Director at Scribe House and Publishing Commonwealth Scholar-Publishing Studies (2014-15).
2. Johnson Maganja, A children’s writer, teacher, and Journalist
Charles
————–
Charles Batambuze
Executive Director
Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO)
National Book Trust of Uganda (NABOTU)
tel 0414 235264
Mob 0772580287