
09/08/2025
Wednesday , I had the privilege of joining fellow members of the National Culture Forum (NCF) in a meeting with the Committee of Legal and Parliamentary Affairs to discuss the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a key piece of legislation now under consideration before reporting back to the House.
Representing the fashion sector in such a space is both an honour and a responsibility. Our industry, built on creativity, heritage, and innovation, deserves the same strong intellectual property protections afforded to other creative sectors.
Through PAFA’s submissions, we continue to advocate for:
✨ Explicit recognition of fashion design as a protected artistic work
✨ Safeguards for traditional and cultural designs
✨ Fair economic rights for designers across the value chain
✨ Accessible registration and enforcement mechanisms
The meeting was productive, with NCF’s leadership driving a united creative industry front.
I remain hopeful that these reforms will mark the beginning of a stronger, fairer, and more globally competitive Ugandan fashion sector.
The future is tailored for success, let’s wear it with pride.