By Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially launched a nationwide initiative to streamline the registration and renewal of National Identity Cards (IDs). This comprehensive exercise, which commenced on May 27, 2025, aims to register approximately 17.2 million new applicants and renew 15.8 million existing IDs set to expire by August 2025.
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A key feature of this initiative is the introduction of an online pre-registration portal accessible via the official NIRA website. This platform allows citizens to submit their biographical information remotely, after which they complete biometric verification including fingerprint and iris scans at designated NIRA centers . This hybrid approach is designed to reduce congestion at registration points and expedite the overall process.
The mass registration and renewal exercise is being conducted across all 146 districts in Uganda, with NIRA deploying biometric registration teams at the parish level . The government has invested in 5,665 biometric kits and two high-speed card production machines, each capable of printing up to 100,000 laser-engraved cards per day.
NIRA’s Executive Director, Rosemary Kisembo, emphasized the importance of this exercise in maintaining an up-to-date National Identification Register, which is crucial for national security and socio-economic development . She also highlighted the inclusion of youth in the registration process, particularly students who have reached the age of 16, to ensure they can access essential services such as education and healthcare.
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The exercise is expected to run for six to ten months, during which citizens are encouraged to utilize the online portal for pre-registration to facilitate a smoother and more efficient process. NIRA has assured the public of its capacity to handle the mass registration and renewal, citing previous successes in similar large-scale operations.
