UNCF is an umbrella Organization of Federations and Associations from the Culture, Creative aand Arts Domains in Uganda with a Mandate to support the implementation of the Uganda National Culture Policy.
On the 14/6/19 its first official committe was formed.
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports,Hon.Janet Kataha Museveni received a brief from the team organising the forthcoming 11th PALFA Conference at Statehouse Nakasero on 6th August 2019. She commended the team & pledged to support the hosting of the the conference
@UCC_Official has today met a delegation of @pearlwoodug to discuss the streamlining of film biz in Uganda.
The law MUST prevail for business to flourish in th film sector.
All gov't agencies are set 2 fight piracy in th Film sector.
Thnx 2 H.E. @KagutaMuseveni@UCC_ED@URSBHQ
2/2 ~ In our presence we have State Minister of Ethics & Integrity Hon. Reverand Father Simon Lokodo.
Workshop objective is to sensitize the film stakeholders on the laws ➕ standards governing #filmclassification exhibition,distribution & #intellectualproperty issues in Uganda.
1/2 ~ We have partnered with Media Council, Pornography Control Committee ➕
@URSBHQ to hold a sensitization workshop for cinema operators,video halls,video libraries & distributors of audio visual works #happeningnow at UCC House,Bugolobi.
“There have also been a number of complaints from members of the society with allegations of mismanagement of finances and remittance of royalties." https://t.co/fCvQ7uAKNh
This morning we met a section of musicians who paid a courtesy call seeking for clarification about the happenings at UPRS and way forward.
We briefed them about the care-taking process at @info_uprs and how the board is involved.
@info_uprs @nilepostnews@BebeCoolUG@raggadeemusic@newvisionwire@campusbeeug@twinamasiko@enywaru In response to the many complaints over mismanagement of the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS), we have exercised our mandate as the regulator of collecting societies to suspend the CEO and Compliance Officer & appointed a caretaker for a period of two months.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
29th, July 2019
SUSPENSION OF UPRS MANAGEMENT
@URSBHQ has of today with the help of @PoliceUg suspended the management of @info_uprs
A move that was over due. Nevertheless
Bravo @URSBHQ
We had a fruitful discussion with Mr Gregory Sandyalunda of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) regarding URSB's for Intellectual Property online transactions in line with out mantra, “All Digital All Online ." @WIPO@_ARIPO@JLOSUganda
The She Cranes 🇺🇬 have won us a third victory against the Calypso Girls 🇹🇹.
Our next Game Shall be against South Africa 🇿🇦 on Wed, 17th July 2019 at 9pm E.A.T.
c.c @UGANetball