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URSB Rejects Gashumba’s Copyright Claim Of Museveni 2026 Campaign Slogan

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has denied an application by social media personality Frank Gashumba to own and register a copyright in an artistic silhouette of President Yoweri Museveni involving the popular campaign slogan: “ Omalako Jajja Tova Ku Main Sigala Ku Ballot: Jajja We command You to Stand…

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