NIRA Launches Nationwide Mass Enrollment and Renewal of National IDs

Kabale Officials Warn Non-Ugandans: Hands Off Uganda’s National ID Exercise

Authorities in Kabale District have issued a stern warning to non-Ugandans against attempting to register during the ongoing mass national ID renewal and registration exercise. The warning was reiterated on Wednesday during the official launch of the exercise at the Kabale District headquarters. The nationwide campaign, which will run until late November 2025, aims to renew national IDs for over 15.8 million Ugandans whose cards have expired. It…

NIRA registers over 100,000 on first day of mass Natiional ID enrollment

Image of the NIRA Pre-Registration Portal interface on a desktop screen, showing input fields for national ID renewal KAMPALA, Uganda— Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) registered more than 100,000 people on the first day of its nationwide mass enrollment and national identity card renewal drive, the agency announced Tuesday. NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo said the launch proceeded smoothly, despite som…

NIRA Launches Nationwide Mass Enrollment and Renewal of National IDs

Uganda's NIRA begins a 6-month mass enrollment and renewal drive for National IDs, targeting over 33 million citizens with upgraded digital ID features.