Holograms are available at URRO offices, Room 3 – 2nr floor, Uganda National Theatre. Kampala Uganda, for details visit our website: www.urro.ug
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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Holograms are available at URRO offices, Room 3 – 2nr floor, Uganda National Theatre.
Holograms are available at URRO offices, Room 3 – 2nr floor, Uganda National Theatre. Kampala Uganda, for details visit our website: www.urro.ug
May, Fri, 2026
MANUSCRIPTS WANTED
Dear Creative Writer
We at East African Educational Publishers Limited are seeking original manuscripts from both seasoned and emerging authors that possess the following qualities:
- Original manuscripts (not previously published);
- Genre: Adult Fiction Novels.
- Category: Serious Literature, mainly focusing on themes that would resonate with an African audience. We are not considering crime, romance, or adventure novels.
If you have such manuscripts, kindly contact us via email at: publishing@eastafricanpublishers.com.
DEADLINE: December 30 2026.
Early submissions will be strongly encouraged.
Best wishes
Kiarie Kamau
Managing Director & CEO
MANUSCRIPTS WANTED
Dear Creative Writer
We at East African Educational Publishers Limited are seeking original manuscripts from both seasoned and emerging authors that possess the following qualities:
- Original manuscripts (not previously published);
- Genre: Adult Fiction Novels.
- Category: Serious Literature, mainly focusing on themes that would resonate with an African audience. We are not considering crime, romance, or adventure novels.
If you have such manuscripts, kindly contact us via email at: publishing@eastafricanpublishers.com.
DEADLINE: December 30 2026.
Early submissions will be strongly encouraged.
Best wishes
Kiarie Kamau
Managing Director & CEO
Mar, Wed, 2026
BREAKING – PARLIAMENT PASSES THE COPYRIGHT LAW FOR ARTISTS IN UGANDA
After years of pushing, lobbying, writing, meeting, and refusing to let go, Uganda’s Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has now passed Parliament. This took a large number of stakeholders across the creative industry who kept showing up and fighting for stronger protection for creators, especially around Clause 9. I’m proud to have been part of that long effort. We still have work ahead, but today is worth acknowledging
https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202603/news/parliament-passes-copyright-amendment-bill-after-intense-artist-lobbying.html
BREAKING – PARLIAMENT PASSES THE COPYRIGHT LAW FOR ARTISTS IN UGANDA
After years of pushing, lobbying, writing, meeting, and refusing to let go, Uganda’s Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has now passed Parliament. This took a large number of stakeholders across the creative industry who kept showing up and fighting for stronger protection for creators, especially around Clause 9. I’m proud to have been part of that long effort. We still have work ahead, but today is worth acknowledging
https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202603/news/parliament-passes-copyright-amendment-bill-after-intense-artist-lobbying.html