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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbpbAWDLm50After 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....

Good afternoon Members, This is to inform you that the Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO) Annual General Meeting, which was scheduled for Thursday, 27th November 2025, has been postponed. A new date will be communicated soon. We regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. Thank you.URRO Secretariat

Emmanuel N. Mukanga’s writing reflects a life richly lived – across Uganda, Nairobi in Kenya, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, Munich, Berlin and Hamburg in West Germany and beyond. His two-volume autobiography captures a journey through political upheavals, cultural transitions, and creative milestones. In Volume 1, he celebrates the deep...

Author, Mentor, and Nature lover.Theme: Coping with Identity Crisis — Grow. Thrive. Heal: The Transformative Power of Nature. Q1. You describe yourself as a person of multiple heritage — a Muchotala / coloured who chose to identify as a Mukiiga. How has this complex identity shaped your personal journey and...

Author of “Perseverance is Key: My Journey Through Life and Work” IntroductionGeorge Steven Okotha is a retired chartered insurer, economist, statistician, farmer, and now author. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose — a journey that bridges decades of professional excellence and personal growth. In this interview, he...

Q1. For those who may not know you, who is Florence Lusiba in a few words? Florence Lusiba is passionate about promoting reading at every level—in the classroom, library, and home—because reading inspires students to learn better, be creative, and develop critical analytical thinking skills. My academic background is rooted...

Q1. For those who may not know you yet, who is Beatrice Babirye in a few words? A. Beatrice Babirye is the Managing Director of Vast Publishers Uganda Limited. I am an accountant by profession, a mother and a wife. Q2. What inspired you to enter the publishing industry, especially...

Mr. Batambuze Charles, Executive Director of Uganda Reproduction Rights Organization (URRO) and Executive Secretary of the National Book Trust of Uganda (NABOTU). As a champion for Creators' Rights act Advocate for the literary community, Mr. Batambuze Poses thoughtful questions to me, exploring the theme, inspiration and insights behind the book....