• Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Donate
  • Login
Watchdog Uganda
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News
No Result
View All Result
Watchdog Uganda
No Result
View All Result

Namyalo trounces Gashumba in Jajja Tova Ku Main copyright battle

Mourice Muhoozi by Mourice Muhoozi
2 years ago
in National, News
4 0
ShareTweetSendShare

Hadijah Uzeiye Namyalo has emerged victorious in a heated copyright battle against Frank Gashumba, in a courtroom tussle that unfolded at the URSB Court in Kololo, Kampala on October 18th.

The legal tussle stems from the contentious works titled “OMALAKO JAJJA TOVA KU MAINSIGALA KU BALLOT: JAJJA WE COMMAND YOU TO STAND AGAIN IN 2026 AND BEYOND: BAZZUKULUBA MUSEVENI.”

It should be noted that Gashumba, on May 18th, 2023, submitted an application for copyright registration, claiming authorship dating back to November 5th, 2022. 

However, Namyalo fired back, providing compelling evidence that she had been utilizing the works as early as October 19th, 2022, effectively predating Gashumba’s stated date of creation.

Another player entered the fray on July 17th, 2023, as Kitatta Ibrahim Almalik, referred to as the 2nd Objector, contested the registration of Gashumba’s application.

Almalik staked his claim based on an article he penned, titled “Omalako; Jajja Tova Ku Main: The ideology of Museveni’s bazzukulu,” which had been officially registered under copyright number UG/C/2023/6. This article had also been published in the Daily Monitor on January 13th, 2023.

Due to procedural gaps in the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Regulations of 2010, which only outlined objection by letter without specifying the mode of admitting evidence, the presiding judge directed parties to present their evidence through statutory declarations.

These declarations were filed as instructed, and the case proceeded to mention and scheduling on September 12th, 2023.

The pivotal issues framed for determination were whether Gashumba was the rightful author/owner of the works in copyright application number UG/C/2023/89 and the validity of the second objection raised by Kitatta Almalik Ibrahim.

Upon a meticulous review of both the evidence and the legal framework, the court presided over by the Assistant Registrar Denis Birungi ruled to dismiss the second objection. 

The basis for this objection was the copyright ownership of Almalik’s article, which qualified as a literary work. Gashumba’s works, conversely, were artistic drawings.

The court elucidated that the shared words, “OMALAKO JAJJA TOVA KU MAIN,” were not exclusive to Almalik’s copyrighted piece, but also featured in Gashumba’s artwork.

Furthermore, the court found that Gashumba’s claims lacked merit, as he could not assert derivative rights over President Museveni’s silhouette without the copyright holder’s authorization. This led to the conclusion that Gashumba was not the rightful author of the submitted works.

“I have already held that the applicant has no ownership in the words forming part of the works as they pre-date his claimed date of authorship. Neither the color nor the italicized presentation of those words alone amount to originality,” the presiding judge Birungi affirmed.

“I have also determined that without authorization of the copyright holder of the image of President Museveni, the applicant cannot claim derivative works in the silhouette. I therefore find that the applicant is not the author of the works submitted in Copyright application,” he elucidated further.

Namyalo, the first objector, contended that the works were collectively generated by her office, the Office of the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

Substantial evidence, including newspaper articles and video footage from the launch on October 19th, 2022, supported her claim.

In light of these findings, the court upheld the first objection by Namyalo, dismissing the second objection by Almalik.

Consequently, Gashumba’s application for copyright registration (No. UG/C/2023/89) was denied. Each party was directed to bear their respective costs.

This historic decision was handed down on the 18th day of October 2023, marking a significant moment in copyright law.

This landmark ruling sets a precedent in the realm of copyright law, affirming the significance of originality and timely expression in artistic endeavors.


Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at editorial@watchdoguganda.com
Share1Tweet1SendShare

Related Posts

News

Ex RDC Hudu Hussein Secures Ugx200 million ahead of Nomination, Plans Mega Launch in Mbale City

18th October 2025 at 15:05
Rogers Wadada
News

The IPOD Conundrum; There is no need to apply and be admitted, all political parties with representation in Parliament are automatic members of IPOD

18th October 2025 at 12:46
News

ANDREW BABA: Here Are The 20 Ugandans Who Would Follow Basalirwa in Exile or Execution if Bobi Won in 2026

18th October 2025 at 02:47
Next Post
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa cautions MPs on decorum, dressing code

  • NAGRC’s Super Goat Breed Poised to Transform Uganda into a Major Exporter

    3200 shares
    Share 1280 Tweet 800
  • Chris Rwakasisi: From Obote’s Security Minister to a Symbol of Forgiveness in Today’s Uganda

    36 shares
    Share 14 Tweet 9
  • President Museveni injects Shs11.1 billion in SACCOs of mechanics, MCs and skilling hubs 

    34 shares
    Share 14 Tweet 9
  • 10 dangerous hotspots known for prostitutes in Kampala

    1290 shares
    Share 516 Tweet 323
  • Gen. Chefe Ali: The Silent Storm Behind Uganda’s Liberation and Kenzo’s Legacy

    31 shares
    Share 12 Tweet 8
Facebook Twitter

Contact Information

Watchdog Uganda is a portal for solution journalism, trending news plus cutting edge commentaries in the fields of politics, security, business, tourism, entertainment, technology, agriculture, climate change, environment, public health et al. We also give preference to Ugandan community news and topical discussions. The portal also publishes community news and topical discussions.

Email: editorial@watchdoguganda.com
To Advertise:Click here

Latest News

Ex RDC Hudu Hussein Secures Ugx200 million ahead of Nomination, Plans Mega Launch in Mbale City

18th October 2025 at 15:05
Rogers Wadada

The IPOD Conundrum; There is no need to apply and be admitted, all political parties with representation in Parliament are automatic members of IPOD

18th October 2025 at 12:46

Check out

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

NAGRC’s Super Goat Breed Poised to Transform Uganda into a Major Exporter

17th September 2025 at 08:52
Minister Muruli Mukasa

LIST: New salary structure for civil servants starting July 2020 out; scientists, lecturers get juicy pay rise

24th May 2020 at 10:45
Sudhir Ruparelia is the undisputed king of Kampala

Billionaire Sudhir’s wisdom on how to invest in real estate

0

How a boy’s destiny turned from cotton grower to communications guru

0

Ex RDC Hudu Hussein Secures Ugx200 million ahead of Nomination, Plans Mega Launch in Mbale City

18th October 2025 at 15:05
Rogers Wadada

The IPOD Conundrum; There is no need to apply and be admitted, all political parties with representation in Parliament are automatic members of IPOD

18th October 2025 at 12:46

© 2025 Watchdog Uganda

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News

© 2025 Watchdog Uganda