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CONTENTS Pagi-:The Uganda National Bureau of Standards

Act—Notices................................... .... 41-48The Companies Act—Notices ... ... ... 48The Advocates Act—Notice .................................... 48-49The Trademarks Act—Registration of Application ... 49-52Advertisements ... ... ... ... 52-55

SUPPLEMENTSStatutory InstrumentNo. 4—The Business, Technical, Vocational Education and

Training (Establishment of the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examination Board (UNMEB)) Regulations, 2009.

No. 5—The Atomic Energy Act (Commencement) Instrument. 2009.

Legal NoticeNo. 2—The Uganda National Bureau of Standards

(Declaration of Compulsory National Standards) Notice, 2009.

General Notice No. 41 of 2009.THE UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OE

STANDARDS ACT. 1983(Act No. / of 1983, Section 15)

NOTICENOTICE EOR DECLARATION OE NATIONAL

STANDARDS

h' is HHRt-BY NoiUH-.i) foe general information that the National Standards Council, in exercise of (he powers conferred upon the Council by Section 15 of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Act (Cap 327). hereby declare that the following standards the scopes of which appear hereunder, arc elaborated Uganda National Standards.

These standards may be viewed (and/or obtained at a fee) at the UNBS Head Office. Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area. P.O. Box 6329. Kampala, Tel: 0414-222367/9. 0414- 505995, Eax: 0414-286123, E-mail: [email protected]

A ENGINEERING STANDARDS

A.l ROOFING MATERIALS

L US 816:2008, Specification for clay roofing tiles and ridgesScope: This Uganda Standard covers clay roofing tiles and ridges intended for use as root coverings where durability and appearance ate required to pros ide a weather-resistant surface ol specified design. '1 his standard specifies requirements for Mangalore. Marseilles. Roman anil Portuguese roofing tiles and clay roofing ridges.

A.2 FURNITURE

2. US 776:2008, Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Functional sizesScope: This Uganda Standard specifics the basic functional sizes for seating and tables in educational institutions. It does not include any special requirements that apply to "special schools" or to adjustable furniture. The requirements for materials, design construction or quality arc covered in the relevant standards.

3. US ISO 9424:2003, Wood-based panels— Determination of dimensions of test piecesScope: This Uganda Standard specifies a method for measuring the thickness, length and width of test pieces of wood-based panels.

4. US ISO 9426:2003, Wood-based panels— Determination of dimensions of panelsScope: This Uganda Standard specifies methods for measuring the thickness, width and length, as well as the squareness, edge straightness and flatness of woodbased panels. Il applies to full-size fiat panels.

5. US ISO 9427:2003, Wood-based panels—Determination of densityScope: This Uganda Standard specifies a method for determining the density of wood-based panels.

6. US ISO 12460-1:2007, Wood-based panels—Determination of formaldehyde release - Part 1: Formaldehyde emission by the 1-cubic-metre chamber method.Scope: This Uganda Standard specifics a I m‘ chamber method for the determination of the formaldehyde emission from wood-based panels under defined conditions, relating to typical conditions in real-life.

7. US ISO 16979-1:2003, Wood-based panels— Determination of moisture contentScope: This Uganda Standard specifies a method for determining the moisture content of wood-based panels.

A.3 ELECTROTECHNOLOGY

A.3.1 ('ABLES AND CONDUCTORS

8. US EAS 497:2008, Colours of the cores of flexible cables and cordsScope: I his Uganda Standard applies to flexible cables and cords with not more than fives cores. The object of this standard is to establish a standard colour identification tor the earthing core in flexible cables and cords. The introduction of the same identification code in all countries would remove thi risk ol accidents due to connecting plugs to flexible cables or cords attached to imported appliances. This risk may occur where the

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colour standardized for the identification of the earthing core in the country of import is different from that standardized in the country of export.

9. US EAS 498-1:2008, Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 1: General test and measuring methodsScope: This Uganda Standard specifies mechanical, electrical and climatic test methods for low-frequency cables and wires designed for use in telecommunication inside plant and equipment and in electronic devices employing similar techniques.

10. US EAS 498-2:2008, Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath—Part 2: Cables in pairs, triples, quads and quintuples for inside installationsScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to cables for inside installations, intended for the interconnection of transmission equipment; telecommunications equipment; and equipment for data processing.

11. US EAS 498-3:2008, Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 3: Equipment wires with solid or stranded conductor wires, PVC insulated, in singles, pairs and triples Scope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to equipment wires with solid or stranded conductor, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated, in singles, pairs and triples to be used for internal wiring of telecommunication equipment, industrial and consumer electronic equipment.

12. US EAS 499-1:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirementsScope: This Uganda Standard applies to rigid and flexible cables with insulation, and sheath if any, based on polyvinyl chloride, of rated voltages Uo/U up to and including 450/750 V used in power installations of nominal voltage not exceeding 450/750 V a.c.

13. US EAS 499-2:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V - Part 2: Test methodsScope: This Uganda Standard specifies the methods of carrying out the tests for specified polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

14. US EAS 499-3:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V - Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for polyvinyl chloride insulated singlecore non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

15. US EAS 499-4:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specification for light polyvinyl chloride sheathed cables of rated voltage of 300/500 V.

16. US EAS 499-5:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 ' - Part 5: Flexible cables (cords) Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for polyvinxl chloride insulated flexible cables (cords), of rated voltages up to and includino 300/500 V.

17. US EAS 499-6:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V - Part 6: Lift cables and cables for flexible connectionsScope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for both circular and flat lift cables and cables for flexible connections of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

18. US EAS 499-7:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V - Part 7: Flexible cables screened and unscreened with two or more conductorsScope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for polyvinyl chloride insulated, screened and unscreened control cables of rated voltages up to and including 300/500 V.

19. US EAS 501:2008, Conductors of insulated cables Scope: This Uganda Standard specifies the nominal cross-sectional areas, in the range 0.5 mm2 to 2 500 mm1, for conductors in electric power cables and cords of a wide range of types. Requirements for numbers and sizes of wires and resistance values are also included. These conductors include solid and stranded copper, aluminium and aluminium alloy conductors in cables for fixed installations and flexible copper conductors. The standard does not apply to conductors for telecommunication purposes.

20. US EAS 502:2008, Electric cables - Tests on extruded oversheaths with a special protective functionScope: This Uganda Standard provides a range of tests which may be required for electric cables which have an extruded oversheath and where that oversheath performs a special protective function. The standard covers cables for use in insulated systems and in uninsulated systems.

21. US EAS 503-1:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements [+Aml:2007]Scope: This Uganda Standard applies to rigid and flexible cables with insulation, and sheath if any, based on vulcanized rubber of rated voltages Uo/U up to and including 450/750 V used in power installations of nominal voltage not exceeding 450/750 V a.c.

22. US EAS 503-2:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 2: Test methodsScope: This Uganda Standard gives the test methods specified in all parts of LEC 60245 as far as not laid down in IEC 60811.

23. US EAS 503-3:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 3: Heat resistant silicone insulated cables [+Aml:1997] Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for silicone rubber insulated cables of rated voltage of 300/500 V.

24. US EAS 503-4:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords and flexible cablesScope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for rubber insulated and braided cords and for rubber insulated and rubber or polychloroprene oc other equivalent synthetic elastomer sheathed cords and flexible cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

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25. US EAS 503-5:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 5: Lift cables [+Anil:2003]Scope: This Uganda Standard details the par .ular specifications for rubber insulated lift cables ot rated voltage of 300/500 V.

26. US EAS 503-6:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 6: ?\rc welding electrode cables [+Aml:1997 and /\m2:2003| Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for rubber insulated arc welding electrode cables.

27. US EAS 503-7:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 7: Heat resistant ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber insulated cables [+Am 1:1997]Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

28. US EAS 503-8:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 8: Cords for applications requiring high flexibility Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for rubber or cross-linked polyvinyl chloride insulated and rubber or cross-linked polyvinyl chloride sheathed cords of rated voltage 300/300 V, for use in applications where high flexibility is required, for example for iron cords.

29. US EAS 504:2008, Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wiresScope: This Uganda Standard applies to thermoplastic insulation to be used with low-frequency cables and wires.

30. US EAS 505:2008, Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification ■ Identification of conductors by colours or alphanumcricsScope: T’his Uganda Standard provides general rules for the use of certain colours or alphanumcrics to identify conductors with the aim of avoiding ambiguity and ensuring safe operation. These conductor colours or alphanumcrics arc intended to be applied in cables or cores, busbars, electrical equipment and installations.

31. US EAS 5(16-1:2008, Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (U,n = 1.2 kV) up to 30 kV (U, = 36 kV) - Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (U.„ = 1.2 kV) and 3 kV (U™ = 3.6 kV)Scope: This Uganda Standard specifies the construction, dimensions and test requirements of power cables with extruded solid insulation for rated voltages of 1 kV ((/„> = 1.2 kV) and 3 kV (Um — 3.6 kV) for fixed installations such as distribution networks or industrial installations. Th is standard includes cables which exhibit properties of reduced flame spread, low levels of smoke emission and halogen-free gas emission when exposed to fire.

32. US EAS 506-2:2008, Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (U,n = 1.2 kV) up to 30 kV (U,„ = 36 kV) - Part 2: Cables for rated voltages from 6 kV (U„> = 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (U<» = 36 kV)Scope: This Uganda Standard specifics the construction, dimensions and test requirements of power cables with

extruded solid insulation from 6 kV up to 30 kV for fixed installations such as distribution networks or industrial installations.

33. US EAS 506-4:2008, Power cables with extruded insuiation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Un. = 1.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) - Part 4: Test requirements on accessories for cables with rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um= 36 kV)Scope: This Uganda 'Standard specifies the test requirements for type testing of accessories for power cables with rated voltages from 3.6/6 (7.2) kV up to 18/30 (36) kV, complying with IEC 60502-2.

34. US EAS 507:2008, Aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy wire for overhead line conductorsScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy wires of two types having different mechanical and electrical properties for the manufacture of stranded conductors for overhead power transmission purposes. It specifies the mechanical and electrical properties of wires in the diameter range 1.50 mm to 4.50 mm.

35. US EAS 508:2008, High-voltage test techniques - Partial discharge measurementsScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to the measurement of partial discharges which occur in electrical apparatus, components or systems when tested with alternating voltages up to 400 Hz or with direct voltage.

36. US EAS 509:2008, Zinc-coated steel wires for stranded conductorsScope: This Uganda Standard is applies to zinc-coated steel wires used in the construction and/or reinforcement of conductors for overhead power transmission purposes. It is intended to cover all wire used in constructions where the individual wire diameters, including coating, are in the range of 1.25 mm to 5.50 mm.

37. US EAS 510:2008, Hard-drawn aluminium wire for overhead line conductorsScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to hard drawn aluminium wires for the manufacture of stranded conductors for overhead power transmission purposes. It specifies the mechanical and electrical properties of wires in the diameter range 1.25 mm to 5.50 mm.

38. US EAS 511:2008, Sleeves of insulating material for live workingScope: T his Uganda Standard is applicable to insulating sleeves for the protection of workers from accidental contact with live electrical conductors, apparatus or circuits.

39. US EAS 512:2008, Thermal-resistant aluminium alloy wire for overhead line conductorScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to thermalresistant aluminium alloy wires before stranding for manufacture of stranded conductors for overhead lines. It specifies the mechanical, electrical and thermal resistant properties of wires in the diameter range commercially available.

40. US EAS 513:2008, Overhead electrical conductors - Formed wire, concentric lay, stranded conductors Scope: T’his Uganda Standard specifies the electrical and mechanical characteristics ol• concentric lay. overhead conductors of wires formed

or shaped before, during or after

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stranding, made of combinations of any of the following metal wires:

• hard aluminium as per IEC 60889 designated Al;• hard aluminium as per IEC 60889 designated A1F

wire shaped before stranding;• hard aluminium alloy as per IEC 60104 designated

A2 or A3;

• hard aluminium alloy as per IEC 60104 designated A2F or A3F shaped before stranding;

• regular strength steel, designated SIA or SIB, where A and B are zinc coating classes,

• corresponding respectively to classes 1 and 2;• high strength steel, designated S2A or S2B;• extra high strength steel, designated S3A;• aluminium clad steel, designated SA.

41. US EAS 514:2008, IEC standard voltagesScope: This Uganda Standard applies to:-a.c. transmission, distribution and utilization systems and equipment for use in such systems with standard frequencies 50 Hz and 60 Hz having a nominal voltage above 100 V;-a.c. and d.c. traction systems;-a.c. and d.c. equipment having nominal voltages below 120 V a.c. or below 750 V d.c.,the a.c. voltages being intended (but not exclusively) for 50 Hz and 60 Hz applications; such equipment covers batteries (from primary or secondary cells), other power supply devices (a.c. or d.c.), electrical equipment (including industrial and communication),and appliances. This publication shall not apply to voltages representing or transmitting signals or measured values. This publication shall not apply to standard voltages of components and parts used within electrical devices or items of equipment.

A.3.2 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

42. US 662:2008, Code of practice for inspection and acceptance of audio, video and similar electronics apparatusScope: This Code of practice is intended to form a basic reference document for acceptable used electronic apparatus in Uganda and promote the safe usage and dumping of used electronic apparatus to safeguard the environment. Any contract adhering to these general procedures with the intention of providing such safe and performing used electronic apparatus should be eligible to apply for certification to this code. This code of practice applies to used electronic apparatus designed to be fed from the mains, from a supply apparatus, from batteries or from remote power feeding and intended for reception, generation, recording or reproduction respectively of audio, video and associated signals. This code also concerns apparatus intended for household and similar general use but which may also be used in places of public assembly such as schools, theatres, places of worship and the workplace.

43. US 735:2008, Code of practice for repair and service of electrical and electronic machines/devicesScope: This code of practice specifies the requirements for repairers of electrical and electronic machines/devices. It provides the essential elements and conditions for service points centres or workshops undertaking servicing or repairing of electrical equipments <»r devices.

44. US 819:2008, General labelling of electrical appliances - Instructions for useScope: This Uganda Standard establishes the principles of, and gives recommendations on the design and formulation of instructions for the use of consumer products with specific reference to electrical appliances. It is intended for committees preparing standards for consumer products, and product designers, manufacturers, technical writers or other people engaged in the work of conceiving and drafting such instructions. It also guides consumers and traders of electrical items on the instructions used on these items.

B MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS STANDARDS

B.l DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

45 US 701-3:2008, Code of practice for disaster management - Part 3: Hazard-specific response planningScope: This Uganda Standard covers the development of operational plans for specific hazards identified in the risk assessment process as a high priority hazard. The standard covers planning requirements for three of the most frequently recurring hazards in Uganda namely floods and dam failure; hurricanes and storm winds; and dangerous goods incidents.

46 US 701-4:2008, Disaster management - Part 4: Standard specification for handling disastersScope: This Uganda Standard lays down the minimum requirements for handling and responding to disasters in the areas of water supply and sanitation, nutrition, food aid, shelter and site planning and health services.

B.2 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

47 US ISO 10001:2007, Quality management - Customer satisfaction - Guidelines for codes of conduct for organizationsScope: This Uganda Standard provides guidance for planning, designing, developing, implementing, maintaining and improving customer satisfaction codes of conduct. This standard is applicable to product-related codes containing promises made to customers by an organization concerning its behaviour. Such promises and related provisions are aimed at enhanced customer satisfaction.

48 US ISO 10003:2007, Quality management - Customer satisfaction - Guidelines for dispute resolution external to organizationsScope: This Uganda Standard provides guidance for an organization to plan, design, develop, operate, maintain and improve an effective and efficient dispute-resolution process for complaints that have not been resolved by the organization.

B.3 HYGIENE MANAGEMENT

49 US 713:2008, Requirements for hygiene in commercial skin penetration, hairdressing, and beauty and natural therapyScope: This Uganda Standard covers requirements f<y the hygiene in commercial skin penetration, hair dressing, beauty and natural therapy. The guidelines also outline and review the infection prevention technique that arc critical in reducing the risk ol disease

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transmission. It provides operators with information that enables them to take all reasonable precautions towards infection control. By following these provisions, operators can be reassured that they are minimizing the risk of transmitting infectious diseases. This standard applies to commercial operators involved in beauty treatments including facials, waxing, massage, skin peels, manicures and pedicures; and hairdressing services including cutting, shaving, coloring, and perming; and skin penetration including tattooing, acupuncture, ear piercing and electrolysis.

B.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

50 US 534:2008, Occupational health and safety management systems - SpecificationScope: This Uganda Standard gives requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, to enable an organization to control its OH&S risks and improve its performance. It does not state specific OH&S performance criteria, nor does it give detailed specifications for the design of a management system.

Approved this 1 !th day of December, 2008.

DR. WILLIAM SSALI , Chairman,

NATIONAL STANDARDS COUNCIL

DR. TERRY KAHUMA,Secretary,


General Notice No. 42 of 2009.

THE UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDSACT, 1983

(Cap 327, Section IS)

NOTICE FOR THE DECLARATION OF COMPULSORY STANDARDS

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

In accordance with Section 18 of Cap 327 of the laws of Uganda, the National Standards Council intends to recommend to the Minister of Tourism, Trade and Industry to declare the standards indicated below for compulsory application.

The National Standards Council therefore calls upon all interested persons or parties that may have any objection to declaring the compulsory application of these standards to lodge their objections in writing to the Executive Director, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala, Tel: 0414- 222367/9, 0414-505995, Fax: 0414-286123, E-mail: [email protected] within 60 days of this notice.

Every person who has an objection to the declaration of a standard as compulsory shall be entitled to be heard by the National Standards Council. No standard specification shall be declared compulsory until the council has heard all persons who have lodged objections.

ENGINEERING STANDARDS

1. US 662:2008, Code of practice for inspection and acceptance of audio, video and similar electronics apparatusScope: This Code of practice is intended to form a basic reference document for acceptable used electronic apparatus in Uganda and promote the safe usage and dumping of used electronic apparatus to safeguard the environment. Any contract adhering to these general procedures with the intention of providing such safe and performing used electronic apparatus should be eligible to apply for certification to this code. This code of practice applies to used electronic apparatus designed to be fed from the mains, from a supply apparatus, from batteries or from remote power feeding and intended for reception, generation, recording or reproduction respectively of audio, video and associated signals. This code also concerns apparatus intended for household and similar general use but which may also be used in places of public assembly such as schools, theatres, places of worship and the workplace.

2. US 735:2008, Code of practice for repair and service of electrical and electronic machines/devicesScope: This code of practice specifies the requirements for repairers of electrical and electronic machines/devices. It provides the essential elements and conditions for service points centres or workshops undertaking servicing or repairing of electrical equipments or devices.

3. US 819:2008, General labelling of electrical appliances - Instructions for useScope: This Uganda Standard establishes the principles of, and gives recommendations on the design and formulation of instructions for the use of consumer products with specific reference to electrical appliances. It is intended for committees preparing standards for consumer products, and product designers, manufacturers, technical writers or other people engaged in the work of conceiving and drafting such instructions. It also guides consumers and traders of electrical items on the instructions used on these items.

4. US 816:2008, Specification for clay roofing tiles and ridgesScope: This Uganda Standard covers clay roofing tiles and ridges intended for use as roof covering where durability and appearance are required to provide a weather-resistant surface of specified design. This standard specifies requirements for Mangalore, Marseilles, Roman and Portuguese roofing tiles and clay roofing ridges.

5. US 776:2008, Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Functional sizesScope: This Uganda Standard specifies the basic functional sizes for seating and tables in educational institutions. It does not include any special requirements that apply to "special schools" or to adjustable furniture. The requirements for materials, design construction or quality are covered in the relevant standards.

6. US EAS 497:2008, Colours of the cores of flexible cables and cordsScope: This Uganda Standard applies to flexible cables and cords with not more than fives cores. The object of this standard is to establish a standard colour

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identification for the earthing core in flexible cables and cords. The introduction of the same identification code in all countries would remove the risk of accidents due to connecting plugs to flexible cables or cords attached to imported appliances. This risk may occur where the colour standardized for the identification of the earthing core in the country of import is different from that standardized in the country of export.

7. US EAS 498-2:2008, Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 2: Cables in pairs, triples, quads and quintuples for inside installationsScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to cables for inside installations, intended for the interconnection of transmission equipment; telecommunications equipment; and equipment fordala processing.

8. US EAS 498-3:2008, Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 3: Equipment wires with solid or stranded conductor wires, PVC insulated, in singles, pairs and triples Scope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to equipment wires with solid or stranded conductor, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated, in singles, pairs and triples to be used for internal wiring of telecommunication equipment, industrial and consumer electronic equipment.

9. US EAS 499-1:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V - Part 1: General requirementsScope: This Uganda Standard applies to rigid and flexible cables with insulation, and sheath i! any, based on polyvinyl chloride, of rated voltages Uo/U up to and including 450/750 V used in power installations of nominal voltage not exceeding 450/750 V a.c.

10. US EAS 499-3:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V - Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for polyvinyl chloride insulated singlecore non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

11. US EAS 499-4:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specification for light poly vinyl chloride sheathed cables of rated voltage of 300/500 V.

12. US EAS 499-5:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V - Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for polyvinyl chloride insulated flexible cables (cords), of rated voltages up to and including 300/500 V.

13. US EAS 499-6:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V - Part 6: Lift cables and cables for flexible connectionsScope: 'I his Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for both circular and fiat lift cables and cables for flexible connections of rated villages up to and including 450/750 V.

14. US EAS 499-7:2008, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 7: Flexible cables screened and unscreened with two or more conductorsScope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for polyvinyl chloride insulated, screened and unscreened control cables of rated voltages up to and including 300/500 V.

15. US EAS 501:2008, Conductors of insulated cables Scope: This Uganda Standard specifies the nominal cross-sectional areas, in the range 0.5 mm: to 2 500 mnf. for conductors in electric power cables and cords of a wide range of types. Requirements for numbers and sizes of wires and resistance values are also included. These conductors include solid and stranded copper, aluminium and aluminium alloy conductors in cables for fixed installations and flexible copper conductors. The standard does mH apply to conductors for telecommunication purposes.

16. US ISAS 503-1:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements [+Anil:2007JScope: This Uganda Standard applies to rigid and! flexible cables with insulation, and sheath if any, based on vulcanized rubber of rated voltages Uo/U up to and including 450/750 V used in power installations of nominal voltage not exceeding 450/750 V a.c.

17. US EAS 503-3:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 3: Heat resistant silicone insulated cables [+Aml:l997] Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for silicone rubber insulated cables of rated voltage of 300/500 V.

18. US EAS 503-4:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords and flexible cablesScope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for rubber insulated and braided cords and for rubber insulated and rubber or polychloroprene or other equivalent synthetic elastomer sheathed cords and flexible cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

19. US EAS 503-5:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 5: Lift cables [+Aml:2003JScope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for rubber insulated lift cables of rated voltage of 300/500 V.

20. US EAS 503-6:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 6: Arc welding electrode cables |+Aml:1997 and Am2:2003] Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for rubber insulated arc welding electrode cables.

21. US EAS 503-7:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 7: Heat resistant ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber insulated cables [+Aml:19971Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications lor ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.


22. US EAS 503-8:2008, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 8: Cords for applications requiring high flexibility Scope: This Uganda Standard details the particular specifications for rubber or cross-linked polyvinyl chloride insulated and rubber or cross-linked polyvinyl chloride sheathed cords of rated voltage 300/300 V, for use in applications where high flexibility is required, for example for iron cords.

23. US EAS 504:2008, Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wiresScope: This Uganda Standard applies to thermoplastic insulation to be used with low-frequency cables and wires.

24. US EAS 505:2008, Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Identification of conductors by colours or alphanumericsScope: This Uganda Standard provides general rules for the use of certain colours or alphanumcrics to identify conductors with the aim of avoiding ambiguity and ensuring safe operation. These conductor colours or alphanumerics are intended to be applied in cables or cores, busbars, electrical equipment and installations.

25. US EAS 506-1:2008, Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Uin = 36 kV) - Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) and 3 kV (Utll = 3.6 kV)Scope: This Uganda Standard specifies the construction, dimensions and test requirements of power cables with extruded solid insulation for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (f/in = 3,6 kV) for fixed installations such as distribution networks or industrial installations.

This standard includes cables which exhibit properties of reduced flame spread, low levels of smoke emission and halogen-free gas emission when exposed to fire.

26. US EAS 506-2:2008, Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (U1M = 1.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) - Part 2: Cables for rated voltages from 6 kV (£/,„ = 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (t/m = 36 kV)Scope: This Uganda Standard specifies the construction, dimensions and test requirements of power cables with extruded solid insulation from 6 kV up to 30 kV for fixed installations such as distribution networks or industrial installations.

27. US EAS 507:2008, Aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy wire for overhead line conductorsScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy wires of two types having different mechanical and electrical properties for the manufacture of stranded conductors for overhead power transmission purposes. It specifies the mechanical and electrical properties of wires in the diameter range 1.50 mm to 4,50 mm.

28. US EAS 509:2008, Zinc-coated steel wires for stranded conductorsScope: This Uganda Standard is applies to zinc-coated steel wires used in the construction and/or reinforcement of conductors for overhead power transmission purpo.M>. h is intended to cover all wire used in

constructions where the individual wire diameters, including coating, are in the range of 1.25 mm to 5.50 mm.

29. US EAS 510:2008, Hard-drawn aluminium wire for overhead line conductorsScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to hard drawn aluminium wires for the manufacture of stranded conductors for overhead power transmission purposes. It specifies the mechanical and electrical properties of wires in the diameter range 1.25 mm to 5.50 mm.

30. US EAS 511:2008, Sleeves of insulating material for live workingScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to insulating sleeves for the protection of workers from accidental contact with live electrical conductors, apparatus or circuits.

31. US EAS 512:2008, Thermal-resistant aluminium alloy wire for overhead line conductorScope: This Uganda Standard is applicable to thermalresistant aluminium alloy wires before stranding for manufacture of stranded conductors for overhead lines. It specifies the mechanical, electrical and thermal resistant properties of wires in the diameter range commercially available.

32. US EAS 513:2008, Overhead electrical conductors - Formed wire, concentric lay, stranded conductors Scope: This Uganda Standard specifies the electrical and mechanical characteristics of• concentric lay, overhead conductors of wires formed

or shaped before, during or after• stranding, made of combinations of any of the

following metal wires:• hard aluminium as per IEC 60889 designated Al;• hard aluminium as per IEC 60889 designated A1F

wire shaped before stranding;• hard aluminium alloy as per IEC 60104 designated

A2 or A3;• hard aluminium alloy as per IEC 60104 designated

A2F or A3F shaped before stranding;• regular strength steel, designated SI A or SIB, where

A and B are zinc coating classes,• corresponding respectively to classes 1 and 2;• high strength steel, designated S2A or S2B;• extra high strength steel, designated S3A;• aluminium clad steel, designated SA.

33. US EAS 514:2008, IEC standard voltagesScope: This Uganda Standard applies to:-a.c. transmission, distribution and utilization systems and equipment for use in such systems with standard frequencies 50 Hz and 60 Hz having a nominal voltage above 100 V;-a.c. and d.c. traction systems;-a.c. and d.c. equipment having nominal voltages below 120 V a.c. or below 750 V d.c., the a.c. voltages being intended (but not exclusively) for 50 Hz and 60 Hz applications; such equipment covers batteries (from primary or secondary cells), other power supply devices (a.c. or d.c.), electrical equipment (including industrial and communication), and appliances. This publication shall not apply to voltages representing or transmitting signals or measured values. This publication shall not apply to standard voltages of components and parts used within electrical devices or items of equipment.

48 THE UGANDA GAZETTE | 13th Februar.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS STANDARDS

34. US 713:2008, Requirements for hygiene in commercial skin penetration, hairdressing, and beauty and natural therapyScope: This Uganda Standard covers requirements for the hygiene in commercial skin penetration, hair dressing, beauty and natural therapy. The guidelines also outline and review the infection prevention techniques that are critical in reducing the risk of disease transmission. It provides operators with information that enables them to take all reasonable precautions towards infection control. By following these provisions, operators can be reassured that they are minimizing the risk of transmitting infectious diseases. This standard applies to commercial operators involved in beauty treatments including facials, waxing, massage, skin peels, manicures and pedicures; and hairdressing services including cutting, shaving, coloring, and perming; and skin penetration including tattooing, acupuncture, ear piercing and electrolysis.

35. US 534:2008, Occupational health and safety management system^ • SpecificationScope: 'I’ltis Uganda Si.mdard gives requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, to enable an organization to control its Ol I&S risks and improve its performance. It docs not stale specific Ol I&S performance criteria, nor does it give detailed specifications for the design of a management system.

Approved this I 1th day of December, 2008.

DR. WILLIAM SSAL1 , Chairman,


DR. '1ERRY KAHUMA.Secretary,

NATIONAL S TANDARDS COUNCIL

General Notice No. 43 of 2009.THE COMPANIES AC T, LAWS OF UGANDA. 2000.

(Cap. I 10).NOTICE.

Pursuani to suction 343(6) of the Companies Act. notice is hereby given that the undermentioned Company’s name has been struck off the Register—

M G. PROPERTIES CO. LIMITEDDai ED al Kampala this 20lh day of January. 2009.

BEN TURYASINGURA. Assistant Registrar of Companies.


THE COMPANIES ACT. LAWS OF UGANDA. 2000.(Cap. 110).NOTICE.

PURSUANI to section 19(4) of the Companies Act. notice is hereby given that Hashi Empe.x (U) Limited has by special Resolution passed on the 21st day of January. 2009 and with the approval of the Registrar of Companies changed in name to Hashi Energy (U) Limited and that such new name has been entered in mv Register.

Dai ed at Kampala this 5th day of February. ?(X)9.

MAL’DAH ATL'ZARIRWE. Assistant Re^iarar of Comparin'"..

General Notice No.45 of 2009.THE COMPANIES ACT, (Cap. 110).

IN THE MATTER OF LONRHO MOTORS UGANDA LIMITED

MEMBERS' VOLUNTARY WINDING UP

Not ice is hereby given pursuant to Section 288(2) of thc= Companies Act. that a General Meeting will be held at th(~ Offices of Deloitte (Uganda) Limited, Rwenzori House, or Thursday. 26th February. 2009 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose o’" having an Account laid before the members showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted an< property of the Company disposed of. and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the Liquidator, and also oi directing by Extraordinary Resolution the manner in which the books, accounts and documents of the Company and of the Liquidator shall be disposed of.

A member entitled to attend and vote at the above Meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy or proxies to attend and vote instead of him. A proxy need not be a member.

Dated the 27th day of January, 2009.

HARVEEN GADIIOKELiquidatorP.O. Box 10314,KAMPALA

General Notice No. 46 of 2009.I HE ADVOCATES ACT.

NOTICE.APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY,

Il is hi-.ri-.bv noiihed (hat an application has been presented to the Law Council by Kycyune Albert Collins who is staled ta be a holder of Bachelor of Laws Degree of Uganda Christian University having been awarded a Degree on the 29th day of August. 2006 and to have been awarded a Diploma in Legal Practice by the I^iw Development Centre on the 18th day of April. 2008 for the issue of a Certificate of Eligibility for enirj of his name on the Roll of Advocates for Uganda.

Kampala. BAGEYA MOTOOKA AARON.9th February, 2009. for Acting Secretary, !aw Council.


THE ADVOCATES ACT.

NOTICE.APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY

It is hereby NDIII-1ED that an application has been presented to the Law Council by Kcmigisha Maclean who is staled to be a holder of Bachelor of Laws Degree of Uganda Christian Univcrsiiy having been awarded a Degree on the 20th day oi August. 2004 and io have been awarded a Diploma in Lega! Practice by the Law Development Centre on the 18th day ol April. 2008 for the issue of a Certificate of Eligibility for entrx of her name on lhe Roll of Advocates for Uganda.

Kampala. BAGEYA MOTOOKA AARON19th December. 2008. for A< ting Secretary, Imw Council


General Noiice No. 48 of 2009.THE ADVOCATES ACT.

NOTICE.APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY.

Ir is hereby notified that an application has been presented to the Law Council by Ociba Gloria who is stated to be a holder of Bachelor of Laws Degree of Makerere University having been awarded a Degree on the 27th day of October, 2005 and to have been awarded a Diploma in Legal Practice by the Law Development Centre on the 18th day of April, 2008 for the issue of a Certificate ol Eligibility for entry of her name on the Roll of Advocates for Uganda.Kampala, STELLA NYANDRIA,11 th February, 2009. for Acting Secretary, Law Council.

General Notice No. 49 of 2009.THE ADVOCATES ACT.

NOTICE.APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY.

It is hereby notified (hat an application has been presented to the Law Council by Nakawooya Sarah who is stated to be a holder of Bachelor of Laws Degree of Makerere University having been awarded a Degree on the 22nd day of October, 2004 and to have been awarded a Diploma in Legal Practice by the Law Development Centre on the 18th day of April, 2008 for the issue of a Certificate of Eligibility for entry of her name on the Roll of Advocates for Uganda.Kampala, BAGEYA MOTOOKA AARON,11th February, 2009. for Acting Secretary, Law Council.

General Notice No. 50 of 2009.T HE TRADE MARKS ACT.

(Cap. 83). NOTICE.

Notice is hereby ciiven that any person who has grounds to oppose the registration of any of the marks advertised herein may within sixty days from the date of this Gazette, lodge a Notice of opposition on Trade Mark Form No. 6 together with a fee of Shs. 4000 in case of National applicants or USS 250 in case of Foreign applicants. The period of lodging Notice of opposition may be extended in suitable cases by the Registrar as he thinks fit upon such terms as he may direct. Formal opposition should not be lodged until after reasonable notice has been given by letter to the applicant so that he may have an opportunity to with draw his application before the expense of opposition proceedings is incurred. Failure to give such notice will be taken into account in considering any application by the opponent for an order for costs if the opposition is uncontested by the applicant. Representations of the marks herein advertised can be inspected at the office of the Registrar of Trade Marks, Amamu House, Plot No. 5B George Street, P.O. Box 6848, Kampala.

(21) Application No. 31727 in Part “A".(52) Class 12.

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MANDELAAUTO SPARES LTD.

Genuine Parts(53) Disclaimer— Registration of this Trademark shall give

no right to the exclusive use of the words “AUTO SPARES LTD” and “GENUINE PARTS” except as represented.

(59)

(64)(57) Nature of goods- Vehicles, apparatus for locomotion

by laud, air or water and all spare parts therefor.(73) Name of applicant— Mandela Auto Spares Limited, a

Ugandan Company.(77) Address— Plot 20/1 Ben Kiwanuka Street, P.O. Box

Number 10022, Kampala, Uganda.(74) C/o. M/s. MMAKS Advocates, 3rd Floor Diamond

Trust Building, P.O. Box 7166, Kampala.(22) Date of filing application— 10th November, 2008.

(21) Application No. 31932 in Part “A”.(52) Class 32.

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E ZONE(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Non-alcoholic drinks.(73) Name of applicant— Sanjay Kotak.(77) Address- P.O. Box 25334, Kampala.(74)(22) Date of filing application— 4th February, 2009.

(21) Application No. 31931 in Part “A”. (52) Class 30.

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(64)(57) Nature of goods— Coffee.(73) Name of applicant— Starcafe Limited.(77) Address— P.O. Box 25604, Kampala.(74)(22) Dale of filing application— 4th February, 2009.


(54)

BolloreAFRICA LOGISTICS

(53) Disclaimer— Registration of this Trademark shall giveno right to the exclusive use of the words “AFRICA LOGISTICS” except as represented.

(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Vehicles; apparatus used for

locomotion by land, air or water, transport by air, water or land, packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.

(73) Name of applicant— SDV Transami Uganda Limited, aUgandan Company.

(77) Address Plot No. M611, Ntinda Road, P.O. Box No. 5501, Kampala, Uganda.

(74) C/o. Masembc, Makubuya, Adriko, Karugaba &Ssckalawa Advocates, 3rd Moor. Diamond 1 rust Building, P.O. Box 7166. Kampala.

(22) Dale of filing application 9th December, 2008.

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(21) Application No. 31724 in Part “A**. (52) Class 04.

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Zo/y

(53) Disclaimer— Registration of this Trademark shall give no right to the exclusive use of the words ‘ AUTO ZONE” except as represented.

(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Motor vehicle repair and service

bays, oils and greases, and all products used in the service of motor vehicles, engines, trucks, petroleum (crude or refined); liquid, solid and gaseous fuels; motor fuels’ gas and liquid petroleum gas; lubricants; industrial oils and greases; paraffin and waxes; illuminants; non chemical additives for motor fuel, fuel and lubricants.

(73) Name of applicant— Mandela Auto Spares Limited, aUgandan Company.

(77) Address- Plot 20/1 Ben Kiwanuka Street, P.O. Box No. 10022, Kampala, Uganda.

(74) C7o. Mascmbe, Makubuya, Adriko, Karugaba &Ssekatawa (MMAKS) Advocates, 3rd Floor. Diamond Trust Building, P.O. Box 7166, Kampala.

(22) Dale of filing application 10th November, 2008.

(52)Application No. 31725 in Part “A".

Class 04.(54)

CitJfiLgjbes(53) Disclaimer- Registration of this Trademark shall give

no right to the exclusive use of the words “LUBES” except as represented.

(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Motor vehicle repair and service

bays, oils and greases, and all products used in the service of motor vehicles, engines, trucks, petroleum (crude or refined); liquid, solid and gaseous fuels; motor fuels’ gas and liquid petroleum gas; lubricants; industrial oils and greases; paraffin and waxes; illuminants; non chemical additives for motor fuel, fuel and lubricants.

(73) Name of applicant— Mandela Auto Spares Limited, aUgandan Company.

(77) Address - Plot 20/1 Ben Kiwanuka Street, P.O. Box No. 10022, Kampala, Uganda.

(74) C/o. Mascmbe, Makubuya. Adriko. Karugaba &Ssekatawa (MMAKS) Advocates, 3rd Floor, Diamond Tru*t Building. P.O. Box 7166, Kampala.

(22) Date uf filing application - 10th November, 2008.


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(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Cosmetics.(73) Name of applicant— Valencia Cosmetics Co. Ltd.(77) Address— P.O. Box 70632, Kampala, Uganda.(74)(22) Date of filing application— 10th February, 2009.

Kampala, KATUTSI VINCENT,1 Oth February, 2009. Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks.

(21)(52)

Application No. 31940 in Part “A”.Class 30.

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(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Sweets.(73) Name of applicant— Victoria Trading Company Ltd.(77) Address— P.O. Box 1571, Kampala, Uganda.(74)(22) Date of filing application— 9th February, 2009.

(21)(52)

Application No. 31927 in Part “A”. Class 30.

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(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— All goods included in class 30.(73) Name of applicant— Benco Holdings (U) Limited.(77) Address— P.O. Box 30050, Kampala, Uganda.(74)(22) Date of filing application— 29th January, 2009.

Application No. 31928 in Part “A”.Class 30.

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(21)(52)

(53)(59)


(64)(57) Nature of goods— All goods included in class 30.(73) Name of applicant— Benco Holdings (U) Limited.(77) Address— P.O. Box 30050, Kampala, Uganda.(74)(22) Date of filing application-— 29th January, 2009.


(53)(59)(64)

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(57) Nature of goods— Coffee, tea, cocoa and drinking chocolate.

(73) Name of applicant— M/s Good African Codec Limited, aUgandan Company.

(77) Address— 5th Street Industrial Area, Bugolobi P.O. Box 1718, Kampala, Uganda.

(74) C/o. Mascmbe, Makubuya, Adriko, Karugaba &Ssckatawa (MMAKS) Advocates, 3rd Floor, Diamond Trust Building, P.O. Box 7166, Kampala.

(22) Date of filing application— 9th May, 2008.

(21) Application No. 31945 in Part "A”. (52) Class 12.

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(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Bicycles and parts thereof.(73) Name of applicant— Sun Cross Impcx.(77)(74)(22) Dale of filing application— 10th February, 2009.


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LIVE FOR A DIFFERENCE(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Beverages, namely, drinking waters,

flavoured waters, mineral and aerated waters; and other non-alcoholic beverages, including soft drinks, energy drinks and sports drinks; fruit drinks and juices; syrups, concentrates powders and other preparations for making beverages, including flavoured waters, mineral and aerated waters, soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, fruit drinks and juices; vegetable drinks and juices.

(73) Name of applicant— The Coca-Cola Company.(77) Address— One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta Georgia

30313, USA (a Delaware (’orporation).(74) C/o. M/s. MMAKS Advocates, 3rd Floor Diamond

Trust Building, P.O. Box 7166, Kampala.(22) Date of filing application --- 19lh December, 2008.


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(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— All goods in Class 32 included.(73) Name of applicant— Energy Brands Inc.(77) Address— 17-20 Whitestone Expressway Whitestone,

NY 11357 USA (a New York Corporation).(74) C/o. M/s. MMAKS Advocates, 3rd Floor Diamond

Trust Building, P.O. Box 7166, Kampala.(22) Date of filing application - 19th December, 2008.

(21) Application No. 31870 in Pari "A”.(52) Class 32.

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VITAMINWATER(53)(59) (64)(57) Nature of goods— Non-alcoholic beverages including

flavoured and unflavoured waters; vitamin enhanced waters; mineral enhanced waters; energy drinks; waters with fruit essences; table waters and table water flavourings; fruit drinks, fruit juices and fruit nectars; syrups, concentrates and bases for making beverages; bottled waters; drinking waters; waters infused with vitamins and nutrients; bottled waters containing added fruit juices, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, or electrolytes; distilled waters and aerated waters; and isotonic beverages.

(73) Name of applicant— Energy Brands Inc.(77) Address— 17-20 Whitestone Expressway Whitestone,

NY 11357 USA (a New York Corporation).(74) C/o. M/s. MMAKS Advocates, 3rd Floor Diamond

Trust Building, P.O. Box 7166, Kampala.(22) Date of filing application — 8th January, 2009.

(21) Application No. 31871 in Paiu “A”.(52) Class 32.

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SMARTWATER(53)(59)(64)(57) Nature of goods— Non-alcoholic beverages including

flavoured and unflavoured waters; vitamin enhanced waters; mineral enhanced waters; energy drinks; waters with fruit essences; table waters and table water flavourings; fruit drinks, fruit juices and fruit nectars; syrups, concentrates and bases for

52 THE UGANDA GAZETTE I 13th February,

making beverages; bottled waters; drinking waters; waters infused with vitamins and nutrients; bottled waters containing added fruit juices, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, or electrolytes; distilled waters and aerated waters; and isotonic beverages.

(73) Name of applicant— Energy Brands Inc.

ADVERTISEMENTSTIG: REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT.

(Cap. 230).NOTICE.

(77) Address— 17-20 Whitestone Expressway Whitestone, NY 11357 USA (a New York Corporation).

(74) C/o. M/s. MMAKS Advocates, 3rd Floor Diamond Trust Building, P.O. Box 7166, Kampala.

(22) Date of filing application— 8th January, 2009.

(21) Application No. 31005 in Part “A". (52) Class 30.

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(53) (59) (64)(57) Nature of goods —

chocolate.Coffee, tea, cocoa and drinking

(73) Name of applicant M/s Good African C oflee Limited, a Ugandan Company.

(77) Address Sth Street Industrial Area, Bugolobi P.O. Box 1718, Kampala Uganda.

(74) C/o. M/>. MMAKS Advocates. 3rd Floor Diamond Trust Building, P.O. Box 7166, Kampala.

(22) Date of filing application 9th May. 2008.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Kyadondo Block 265 Plot 4416 at Bunamwaya.

Nohce is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Miriam Nakitende of Bunamwaya, Kyadondo, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala,’ MUHEREZA EDWIN,1st August, 2008. for Ag. Commissioner Land Registration

THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT(Cap. 230). NOTICE.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Kyadondo Block 265 Plot 3805 at Bunamwaya.

Noi ice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof. I intend to issue in the names of Lilian Kcmigisha of P.O. Box 7276, Kampala, a special Certificate of 'Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of'Title which was originally issued having been lost

Kampala, MUHEREZA EDWIN29th January', 2009. for Ag. Commissioner Land Registration

(21) Aiti.ica'Hon No. 31873 in Pari l’A'. (52) Class 32.

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THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT.(Cap. 230).

NOTICE.

VITAMINENERGY ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Kibuga Block 33 Plot 263 at Mulundwe.

(53)(59)(64) , ..(57) Nature of goods— Non-alcoholic beverages including

flavoured and unflavourcd waters; vitamin enhanced waters; mineral enhanced waters; energy drinks; waters with fruit essences; table waters and table water flavourings; fruit drinks, fruit juices and fruit nectars; syrups, concentrates and bases for making beverages; bottled waters; drinking waters; waters infused with vitamins and nutrients; bottled waters containing added fruit juices, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, or electrolytes; distilled waters and aerated waters; and isutonic beverages.

(73) Name of applicant - Energy Brands Inc.(77) Address- 17-20 Whitestone Expressway Whitestone,

NY 11 357 USA (a New York Corporation).(74) C/o. M/s. MMAKS Advocates, 3rd Floor Diamond

'Trust Building. P.O. Box 7166. Kampala.(22) Date of filing applic ation— 8th January. 2009.

Kampala. MERCY KYOMLGASHO K. NDYAHIKAYO. 10th February, 2009. Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks.

Nohce is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, 1 intend to issue in the names of Fabiano Sevumc of Kome, Gomba, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala, DDAMULIRA AHMED,28th November. 2008. forAg. Commissioner Land Registration

THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT.(Cap. 230). NOTICE.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Busiro Block 353 Plot 228 Land at Budo.

Ncthce is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names Anthony Gamulcke Walabyeki of P.O. Box 5949, Kampala- 2 special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot* Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been Kampala. DDAMULIRA AHM ‘̂6th January. 2009. for Ag. Commissioner Dmd Registr(iR()fl



ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF’ TITLE. Kyadondo Block 222 Plot 680 at Namugongo.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Hezekiah Mukiibi of P.O. Box 3635, Kampala, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala, MUHEREZA EDWIN,20th October, 2008. for Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.

THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT(Cap. 230). NOTICE.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Kibuga Block 8 Plots 617 & 616 at Rubaga.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Nakintu Nsimbe Daiana (Administrator of the estate of the late Nsabi A Bulere) of P.O. Box 3269, Kampala, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost. Kampala, MUHEREZA EDWIN,30th January, 2009. forAg. Commissioner Land Registration.

THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT.(Cap. 230).NOTICE.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.

Leasehold Register—Volume 573 Folio 19 Plot No. 8 and 3-5 Hesketh Bell Road and Archcr Road, Kampala.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of The Registered Trustees of the Muslim (Sunni) Association, Kampala of P.O. Box 323, Kampala, a special Certificate of Title under the above Volume and Folio, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.Kampala, SARAH KULATA BASANGWA,3rd February, 2009. Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.


NOTICE.


Busiro Block 332 Plot 18 Land at Kakungube.Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month

from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Kanani Musoke, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.Kampala, DDAMULIRA AHMED,15th January, 2009. for Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.



Kyadondo Block 185 Plot 2224 at Namugongo.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Muhumuza Hillary of P.O. Box 2605, Kampala, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala, MUHEREZA EDWIN,29™ January, 2009. for Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.



Kyadondo Block 219 Plot 322 at Najera.

Not ice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Dorothy Kabagaju Okello of P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala, MUHEREZA EDWIN,20”’ January, 2009. for Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.



Leasehold Register—Volume 793 Folio 2 Land at Namwendwa Cotton Ginnery, Busoga.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Busoga Growers Co-operative Union P.O. Private Bag, Jinja, a special Certificate of Title under the above Volume and Folio, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.Kampala, SARAH KULATA BASANGWA,29th January, 2009. Ag. Commissioner Dmd Registration.

THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT.(Cap. 230).notice:.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF' TITLE.

Kyadondo Block 236 Plot 213 Land at Bweyogerere.

Not KE is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Asafu Berinda Bukcnya, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala. DDAMULIRA AHMED.27 ‘ January. 2(X)9. for Ag. Commissioner land Registration.

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THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT(Cap. 230).NOTICE.


Kyadondo Block 38 Plot 210 Land at Mulago.

Nai ice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Erika Ganja Kiyuba Njuki, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala. DDAMULIRA AHMED,10 February, 2009. forAg. Commissioner Land Registration.

_______ [13th February.


ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Leasehold Register—Volume 898 Folio 23 Plot No. 4 Land

at Obutera Kyakabunga, Nyabushozi Block 89.Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one

month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Sam S. Rutega of P.O. Box 7000, Kampala, a special Certificate of Title under the above Volume and Folio, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.Kampala, SARAH KULATA BASANGWA,29th January, 2009. Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.


ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Freehold Register—Volume 532 Folio 16, Plot No. 402,

Kashari Block 1, Mbarara.

NoiICE is HEREBY given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Kategano Ausi of P.O. Box 1655, Mbarara, a special Certificate of Title under the above Volume and Folio, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala, SARAI1 KULATA BASANGWA,4 November, 2008. Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.



Leasehold Register—Volume 2370 Folio 15 Plot No. 62 Wcalherhead Park Lane, Arua.

Noike is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Androa Denis of do P.O. Box 22, Arua. a special Certificate of 'Fule under the above Volume and Folio, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala, EDWARD KARIBWENDE.5J February, 2009. forAg. Commissioner land Registration.



Kibuga Block 10 Plot 372 Land at Namirembe.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Augustine Kiwanuka Salongo of P.O. Box 843, Kampala, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala, ORIIKIRIZA AMBROSE,22 J January, 2009. for Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.



Block 80 Plot 65 Measuring 4.99 Hectares at Kyamuliibwa Estate.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Kyambadde Joseph of Kyamuliibwa “B” Village-Masaka a special Certificate of Title under the above mentioned Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued havino been lost. c

Masaka, GALIWANGO HERMAN NSUBUGA.5* February, 2009. for Ag. Commissioner Land Registration.

TI IE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT.(Cap. 230).NOTICE.


Sheema Block 2 Plot 296 Ankole.

NcniGE is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof. I intend to issue in the names of Fenekasi Kwikiriza, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

^?rara- J-K KARUHANGA.6 I ebruary. 2009. forAg. Commissioner Land Registration.

TIB: REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT.(Cap. 230).NOTICE.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE. Leasehold Register—Volume 1311 Folio 7, Plot 13, Lubogo

Road, Jinja.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Emmanuel Aldo Oteng of P.O. Box 7085. Kampala, a special Certificate of Title under the above Volume and Folio, the Certificate of Title which wa> originally issued having been lost.Kampala, EDWARD KARIBWENDE23 January. 2009. for Ag. Commissioner Land Registration-

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THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT.(Cap. 230).NOTICE

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Gomba Block 299 Plot 47 Land at Swanjere.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Asansio Kalule, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.Kampala, DDAMULIRA AHMED,20th October, 2008. for Ag. Commissioner land Registration.


NOTICE.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Kyadondo Block 92B Plot 105 Land at Matuga.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Paulo Kisalale Lukwago, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.Kampala, DDAMULIRA AHMED,9th February, 2009. forAg. Commissioner Land Registration.


ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Bulemezi Block 361 Plot 214, 6.05 Hectares Land at Gangu.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Vitali Ddamulira of Kasaga P.O. Nakaseke, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the duplicate Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.Bukalasa, NABUKEERA MADINAH,12th February, 2009. forAg. Commissioner Land Registration.


NOTICE.

ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.Kyadondo Block 121 Plot 221 Land at Gungu.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Livingstone Mbalangu, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala, ORIIKIRIZA AMBROSE,3rd December, 2008. forAg. Commissioner Land Registration.


NOTICE.ISSUE OF SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.

Bulemezi Block 69 Plot 5, 10.10 Hectares Land at Kireba.

Not ice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Zayiki Ndagire, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the duplicate Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Bukalasa, NABUKEERA MADINAH,12th February, 2009. forAg. Commissioner Land Registration.


NOTICE.


Kibuga Block 28 Plot 551 Land at Makerere.

Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of one month from the publication hereof, I intend to issue in the names of Christopher Senono, a special Certificate of Title under the above Block and Plot, the Certificate of Title which was originally issued having been lost.

Kampala, DDAMULIRA AHMED,27th January, 2009. forAg. Commissioner Ijtnd Registration.

IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAMES BY KIYAGA RODNEY ( A MINOR)

DEED POLL

Know ye all men by this Deed Poll, that Kiyaga Rodney (a minor) of C/o. P.O. Box 980 Kampala Uganda formerly known as Nsubuga Marvin Rodney, a Ugandan do hereby renounce and abandon the use of his

former name and in lieu thereof assume as from the 30th day of January, 2009 the name Kiyaga Rodney.

For purposes of evidencing such change of name, Kiyaga Rodney hereby declares that at all material times hereinafter, in all records, deeds and instruments in writing, in all dealings and transactions upon all occasions whatsoever use or subscribe the said name of Kiyaga Rodney in lieu of Nsubuga Marvin Rodney, as abandoned.

And I, Martha Nakabugo, the mother hereby authorise and require all persons whoever to describe and address him at all material times by such name of Kiyaga Rodney.

In witness whereof Kiyaga Rodney hereunto has adopted and substituted name of Kiyaga Rodney this 30th day of January, 2009.

Dated at Kampala this 30th day of January. 2009 by the said Martha Nakabugo, Mother of the icnouncci Kiyaga Rodney (a Minor).

Signed for and on behalf of the Renouncer by the said Martha Nakabugo, Mother.

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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTSSUPPLEMENT No. 3 13th Feruary, 2009

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENTto The Uganda Gazette No. 7 Volume CII dated 13th February, 2009

Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government.

S T A T U T O R Y I N S T R U M E N T S

2009 No. 4.

THE BUSINESS, TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ANDTRAINING (ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UGANDA NURSES AND

MIDWIVES EXAMINATIONS BOARD (UNMEB)) REGULATIONS,2009.

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ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

Regulation

1. Title

2. Interpretation

3. Establishment of the Board

4. Object of the Board

5. Composition of Board

6. Tenure of office of Board

7. Termination of membership of the Board

8. Filling vacancies on the Board

9. Functions of the Board

10. Powers of the Board

11. Meetings of the Board

12. Secretariat of the Board

13. Functions of the Executive Secretary

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14. Committees of the Board

Regulation

15. Functions of the committees of the Board

16. Composition and meetings of committees

17. Financing the Board

18. Award of certificates and diplomas

19. Settlement of disputes

20. Alteration or cancellation of examinations

21. Penalties for examination offences

22. Savings and transition

23. Miscellaneous provisions

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2009 No. 4.

The Business, Technical, Vocational Education and Training(Establishment of the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations

Board (UNMEB)) Regulations, 2009.

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the Minister responsible foreducation by sections 26 and 29 of the Business, Technical, VocationalEducation and Training Act, 2008, Act No.12 of 2008, these Regulationsare made this 12th day of February, 2009.

1. TitleThese Regulations may be cited as the Business, Technical, VocationalEducation and Training (Establishment of the Uganda Nurses andMidwives Examination Board (UNMEB)) Regulations, 2009.

2. InterpretationIn these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“Board” means the Uganda Nurses and Midwives ExaminationsBoard (UNMEB) established by paragraph 3;

“candidate” means a person enrolled by the Board for the purposeof sitting for any of the Board's examinations;

“certificate” means a document awarded by the Board which isduly signed by the authorised officers showing the resultsobtained by a particular candidate in a particular vocationallevel nursing and midwifery examination sat by him or her;

“committee” means a committee of the Board;

“constituencies” means bodies or group of stakeholders related to

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the functioning of allied health training institutions;

“Currency point” means UGShs.20,000;“diploma” means a document awarded by the Board which is duly

signed by the authorised officers showing the results obtainedby a particular candidate in a particular technical level nursingexamination sat by him or her;

“examination material” means question papers and any othermaterial which are to be used for the purposes of a publicexamination and are identified as such;

“Minister” means the Minister responsible for education;

“question bank” means a collection of prepared questions byvarious tutors from different schools of nursing and midwiferystored in a safe place to enable the setters select and moderatethe appropriate questions for the final national examinations;

“setter” means a tutor who sets questions for an examination.

3. Establishment of the BoardThere is established a Board to be known as the Uganda Nurses andMidwives Examinations Board (UNMEB).

4. Object of the BoardThe object of the Board is to streamline, regulate and coordinateexaminations and awards in the nursing and midwifery profession inUganda.

5. Composition of the Board(1) The Board shall consist of thirteen members drawn from the

constituencies involved in health training, stakeholders, andprofessionals representing disciplines as follows—

(a) representative from Universities (department of nursing);- 1

(b) representative of Tutors of nursing schools; - 1

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(c) outstanding nursing professional who has madea significant contribution to the nursing profession; - 1

(d) representative of the private for profit nursing schools;- 1(e) directorate of Industrial Training; - 1

(f) Uganda nurses and midwives council; - 1

(g) Ministry responsible for education; - 1

(h) Ministry responsible for health; - 1

(i) Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB); - 1

(j) representative Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB); - 1

(k) representative Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB);- 1

(l) representative Uganda Moslem Medical Bureau (UMMB);- 1

(m) representative of the Health Service Commission. - 1

(2) Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Minister inconsultation with the ministry or body represented by the respectiveoffice bearer.

(3) The chairperson of the Board shall be appointed by the Ministerfrom among the members of the Board.

6. Tenure of office of the Board(1) Members of the Board shall hold office for three years and are

eligible for re-appointment for one more time.

(2) Of the first members appointed seven members shall hold officefor two years and are eligible for re-appointment for one more term fora full term.

7. Termination of membership of the Board(1) The Minister may at any time remove a person from

membership of the Board if he or she is satisfied that the member—

(a) is incapacitated by physical or mental illness;

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(b) is guilty of gross misconduct or misbehaviour;

(c) has been absent without approval of the Board for more thanthree consecutive meetings of the Board; or

(d) has been convicted of an offence involving fraud, dishonestyor moral turpitude.

(2) A member of the Board may resign his or her office by writingto the Minister through the Chairperson of the Board.

8. Filling vacancies on the Board(1) Where a vacancy occurs among members of the Board whether

by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filledin the same manner in which the predecessor was appointed to the vacantoffice.

(2) A person appointed to fill a vacant office shall only hold officefor the unexpired term of office of his or her predecessor and shall, at theexpiry of that term be eligible for election or re-appointment as the casemay be subject to these Regulations.

9. Functions of the Board(1) The functions of the Board shall be to—

(a) conduct business and technical examinations for specialisedtraining institutions in Uganda;

(b) accredit theory and practical examination centers used for theconduct of the examinations;

(c) make rules regulating the conduct of the examinations;

(d) establish and oversee practical and theoretical questions'banks;

(e) publish past examination papers;

(f) establish and maintain a database of examination results insafe custody;

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(g) collaborate with other bodies relevant to its functions;

(h) provide feedback to training institutions on examinations; and

(i) award certificates and diplomas to successful candidates insuch examinations.

(2) The Board shall present the examination results to the Ministerfor official release to the public.

(3) The Board may, with the prior approval of the Minister, delay,nullify, or withhold the examination results for a reasonable cause.

10. Powers of the BoardThe Board may for the purpose of its functions, do all such things andact in all ways necessary for, or incidental to, the object for which it isestablished, and without prejudice to the general effect of the foregoing,may in particular—

(a) acquire, hold, charge, alienate and dispose of property bothmoveable and immoveable;

(b) carry out any improvement upon land or other property heldby it;

(c) derive capital or income from property held by it;

(d) invest any money not immediately required in any investmentor project approved by the Minister;

(e) enter into agreements with any person or body;

(f) raise or borrow money in such manner and upon such securityas it may from time to time determine;

(g) delegate any of its powers and functions, other than the approvalof estimates or any powers required under these Regulations to beexercised by resolution of the Board, to any member, officer orcommittee of the Board as it may deem necessary.

11. Meetings of the Board

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(1) The Board shall meet at least once in a year and whenevernecessary for discharge of its functions.

(2) The chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the Board andin absence of the chairperson members present shall elect one of theirnumber to preside.

(3) The quorum of the meeting shall be at least two thirds of themembers excluding the chairperson.

(4) A vacancy in the Board shall not affect the proceedings of theBoard in which quorum is realized or any decision made in thatproceeding.

(5) The Board may co-opt any suitable person or persons as advisoror advisors to assist at any meeting of the Board, but a person co-optedshall have no right to vote on any matter coming before the Board fordecision.

(6) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, the Board shallregulate its own proceedings.

12. Secretariat of the Board(1) The Board shall be housed at an appropriate location

determined by the Ministry responsible for education.

(2) The Board shall have a secretariat consisting of—

(a) Executive Secretary;

(b) Deputy Secretary;

(c) Principal Examination Officer (2);

(d) Senior Examination Officer (2);

(e) Examination Officer (2);

(f) Principal Administrative Officer;

(g) Assistant Administrative Officer (2);

(h) Principal Accountant;

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(i) Records Officer;

(j) Secretary;

(k) Clerks (4);

(l) Office Attendant;

(m) Receptionist;

(n) Driver; and

(o) such other persons as the Board may, on the recommendationof the Executive Secretary, appoint.

(3) All persons listed in subregulation (2) shall be appointed by theBoard.

(4) The Executive Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, and thePrincipal Examinations Secretary shall be professionals in the nursing ormidwifery profession or both and shall be persons who possess—

(a) at least a masters degree in education or medical education;

(b) experience of at least ten years in managing the Nurses andMidwives Final National Examinations at institutional level;

(c) experience in setting, moderating and marking of the writtenand OSCE/OSPE (practical examinations);

(d) working experience of at least fifteen years, five of which shallbe at management level in a nurses or midwives traininginstitution or both.

(5) The Executive Secretary may recommend to the Board forappointment such other staff as may be necessary for the proper andefficient discharge of its functions.

13. Functions of the Executive SecretaryThe Executive Secretary shall—

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(a) be the Chief Executive of the Board and shall in theperformance of his or her duties be responsible to the Board;

(b) be the Secretary to the Board, responsible for recording all theproceedings of the meetings of the Board and its committeesand shall keep custody of all records and documents of theBoard;

(c) be head of the Board's Secretariat, responsible for themanagement of funds, property and overall administration andorganization of its business;

(d) develop and recommend the rules and regulations on theconduct of the examinations;

(e) prepare and ensure smooth conduct of the nursing andmidwifery national examinations;

(f) prepare the examination results in a timely manner and presentthe results to the Board;

(g) keep sequential record of examinations and its processes;

(h) keep database of examinations and results;

(i) prepare timely feedback on examinations to schools;

(j) prepare for Board members local and international meetings;

(k) ensure that local and international research is carried out;

(l) keep the seal of the Board in safe custody and ensure it is notused or affixed to any document except in accordance with aresolution adopted by the Board;

(m) keep the sealed certificates, diplomas, and pass slips in safecustody;

(n) update the tutors on the current examination technique;

(o) exercise the powers of the Board when the Board is not sitting

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subject to the final approval of the Board;

(p) carry out all such other things as are necessary to achieve theobject and functions of the Board.

14. Committees of the BoardThe Board shall have the following committees—

(a) Finance, Administration and Development Committee;

(b) Appointments, Welfare and Disciplinary Committee;

(c) Examination Committees;

(d) Examinations Research Committee;

(e) Examinations Security Committee; and

(f) such other committees as the Board may from time to timeconsider necessary to appoint.

15. Functions of the committees of the Board(1) The Finance Administration and Development Committee shall

consider and recommend to the Board—

(a) the conditions of service of officers and other employees of theBoard, including setters, examiners, and moderators;

(b) the fees to be charged from candidates taking examinations ofthe Board;

(c) to consider and recommend ways and methods of raisingfunds for the Board; and

(d) all other matters involving estimates of income andexpenditure accounts of the Board.

(2) An Examination Committee shall—

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(a) ensure the security of examination papers and scripts;

(b) consider and approve the nature of examinations to be set;

(c) approve arrangements for the conduct of examinationsprovided by the Board;

(d) approve setters, moderators, invigilators, supervisors, chiefexaminers, and examiners;

(e) ensure the maintenance of standards appropriate to thesubjects taken and to the candidates taking examinations;

(f) consider and recommend reports on past examinations forconsideration by the Board.

(3) The Examination Research Committee shall—

(a) consider and approve research proposals submitted by theSecretariat;

(b) consider and approve research reports for dissemination;

(c) advise the various examination committees on the findings ofthe research carried out by the Secretariat;

(d) review examination results statistics with a view to improvingexamination techniques; and

(e) consider such other matters as may be referred to it by theBoard.

16. Composition and meetings of committees(1) The Finance, Administration and Development Committee shall

consist of—

(a) Chairperson of the Board, who shall be the Chairperson of theCommittee;

(b) a representative of the Ministry responsible for education, whois a member of the Board;

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(c) a representative of the Ministry of Health, who is a member ofthe Board;

(d) the Director of the Directorate of Industrial Training who is amember of the Board;

(e) a representative of the universities, who is a member of theBoard;

(f) a representative of the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council,who is a member of the Board;

(g) a representative of the Health Service Commission, who is amember of the Board;

(h) the Chairperson of the Examinations Committee elected by theBoard, who is a member of the Board.

(2) The Finance, Administration and Development Committee maycall upon any number of persons to act as advisors or help it in any wayin the discharge of its functions.

(3) Five members of the Committee shall form a quorum.

(4) An Examination Committee shall each consist of—

(a) a representative from the training institutions, who shall be theChairperson;

(b) the representative of the Ministry responsible for education,who is a member of the Board;

(c) the representative of the Uganda Nurses and MidwivesCouncil, who is a member of the Board;

(d) the member of the Board from Health Service Commission;

(e) the representative of the universities who is a member of theBoard;

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(f) one representative of the medical bureaux, who is a member ofthe Board;

(g) the representative of the tutors, who is a member of the Board.

(5) The Examination Research Committee shall consist of—

(a) a Chairperson appointed by the Board;(b) a representative of the Ministry of Health, who is a member of

the Board;

(c) a representative of the universities who is a member of theBoard;

(d) a representative of the Medical Bureau, who is a member ofthe Board;

(e) a representative of the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council,who is a member of the Board;

(f) a representative of the Health Service Commission, who is amember of the Board;

(g) two other members elected by the Board from among theirnumber.

(6) The quorum for a meeting of the committee shall be fivemembers.

(7) The Chairman, members of the Board, and any other personsattending any meeting of the Board or a committee shall be paid suchremuneration or allowances as the Minister, in consultation with theMinister responsible for finance, may determine.

17. Financing the Board(1) The funds of the Board shall consist of—

(a) grants from the Government;

(b) money that may become payable to the Board in the discharge

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of its functions;

(c) interest on investment and deposits;

(d) gifts and donations;

(e) money that may be raised by the Board.

(2) All funds received by the Board shall be deposited to the creditof the Board in a bank approved by the Board.

(3) The Board shall keep books of accounts and proper records.

(4) The accounts of the Board shall be subjected to annual audit bythe Auditor General.

(5) The Board shall give a report on its work and progress for theprevious year to the Minister at the beginning of each financial year.

(6) The Board shall submit to the Minister, in reasonable time, forapproval, estimates of the income and expenditure of the Board for thenext financial year.

18. Award of certificates and diplomas(1) The Board shall award academic certificates or diplomas to

successful candidates.

(2) The certificates or diplomas awarded shall be in a formapproved by the Board and shall bear the seal and the signatures of thechairperson and Executive Secretary of the Board.

(3) The Board shall forward the list of successful candidates to theUganda Nurses and Midwives Council for registration.

19. Settlement of disputes(1) A candidate who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board on

examination conduct or results may appeal to the Board forreconsideration.

(2) An appeal made by any candidate shall be by petition stating thefacts and grounds of appeal.

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(3) The Board may confirm, modify or reverse its decision.

(4) The decision of the Board is final.

20. Alteration or cancellation of examinations(1) The Board may determine that it is necessary to change the date,

time, or conditions of the administration of the examination or cancel theadministration of the examination to protect the safety of the candidatesor the integrity of the Board.

(2) Alterations or cancellation may also be made if the examinationis hindered by any cause that could not be reasonably prevented by theBoard, including natural disasters such as fire, flood, earthquake, storm,outbreak of disease, or by acts of military insecurity, political orgovernment authority.

(3) If any such event occurs, candidates shall be notified as soon aspossible.

21. Penalties for examination offences(1) Any person who—

(a) knowingly or negligently reveals the contents of anyexamination material to unauthorised person, whether acandidate or not;

(b) with intent to fail or pass a candidate, alters the work, data, orinformation or scores of a candidate;

(c) willfully and maliciously damages examination material;

(d) with intent to impersonate, presents or attempts to presenthimself or herself in the place of an enrolled candidate;

(e) with intent to gain employment or admission, presents aforged certificate or diploma purported to have been issued bythe Board;

(f) sells, buys, borrows, lends or steals certificates or diplomasissued by the Board with intent to impersonate;

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(g) withholds any information which is prejudicial or likely to beprejudicial to the proper functioning of the Board;

commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceedingtwenty currency points or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both.

(2) The Board may suspend or withdraw an examination centre thatfails to maintain the requirements, regulations and ethical standards ofan accredited examination centre.22. Savings and transitionAny contracts made, anything done, and any certificates or diplomasissued by the Uganda Nurses and Midwives examinations Board prior tothe commencement of the Business Technical Vocational Education andTraining Act, 2008 and these Regulations shall be deemed to have beenmade, done or issued under the provisions of the Act and theseRegulations and shall be valid and binding on the Board.

23. Miscellaneous provisionsWith the approval of the Minister, the Board may make rules for theconduct of the business of the Board including—

(a) regulating assessment of courses and students;

(b) code of conduct and ethical standards for staff;

(c) fees to be paid by the candidates;

(d) prescribing the procedure for registration of candidates;

(e) prescribing procedure for appointment of setters, moderatorsand examiners;

(f) the books of accounts to be kept;

(g) the payment of terminal benefits for staff;

(h) any matter other which the Board may deem necessary for theproper running of the examinations.

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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTSSUPPLEMENT No. 3 13th Feruary, 2009

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENTto The Uganda Gazette No. 7 Volume CII dated 13th February, 2009

Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government.


2009 No. 5.

The Atomic Energy Act (Commencement) Instrument, 2009.

(Under section 1 of the Atomic Energy Act, 2008, Act No. 24 of 2008)

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the Minister responsible foratomic energy and radiation protection by section 1 of the AtomicEnergy Act, 2008, this Instrument is made this 13th day of February,2009.

1. Title.This Instrument may be cited as the Atomic Energy Act(Commencement) Instrument, 2009.

2. Appointment of commencement date for Act No. 24 of 2008.The 18th day of February, 2009 is appointed as the day on which all theprovisions of the Atomic Energy Act, 2008 shall come into force.

HON. DAUDI MIGEREKO,Minister of Energy and Mineral Development.

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