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URSB Conducts Spot Check at UFMI Office to Enhance Collective Management Organization (CMO) PerformanceDate: 30th May 2025The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) conducted a spot check at the Uganda Federation of Movie Industry (UFMI) office as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor and improve the performance of Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) in Uganda.This visit aimed at assessing compliance, transparency, and operational effectiveness in line with URSB’s mandate to ensure that CMOs operate in the best interest of rights holders. The URSB team engaged with UFMI leadership, reviewed internal structures, and offered guidance on best practices to support effective rights management and royalty distribution.“We welcome URSB’s visit and appreciate their support in strengthening our operational standards,” said Womai Robert CEO UFMI. “As UFMI, we are committed to professionalism, accountability, and the promotion of the creative industry in Uganda.”The visit marks another significant step in ensuring that CMOs uphold the rights of artists, filmmakers, and other creatives, while providing a transparent and well-managed system for intellectual property rights.

UPDATE OF MEMBERS’ INFORMATION – UFMI OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTThe Uganda Federation of Movie Industry Ltd (UFMI) wishes to formally notify all its members about the ongoing Members’ Information Update Exercise. This public notice was published in the Daily Monitor newspaper and is now available here on our official website to ensure that every member is aware and takes timely action.As part of our efforts to clean and update the Members Register and support the Registrar of Companies’ data update process, we are calling upon all registered members to comply with the following:1. Submit a clear copy of their National Identification (ID)This can be done either:By email to ugandafmi3@gmail.com, orPhysically at the UFMI offices.2. Verify and confirm the accuracy of their registered names and other details.This exercise is mandatory and will run for fourteen (14) days from the date of the original publication. We highly value your cooperation in this exercise as it helps to enhance the integrity of our federation records and supports improved service delivery and communication.We appreciate your dedication to the growth of the film industry in Uganda and your commitment to UFMI.Below is the full list of our officially registered members.