By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The National Identification and Registration Authority, (NIRA) has finally confirmed the commencement of Mass Enrolment and renewal exercise of the National IDs.
Addressing the Media today, Wednesday, 14th May, 2025, Ms. Rosemary Kisembo, the Executive Director of NIRA revealed that the double exercise will commence on 27th May 2025 with Enrolment taking place from Monday to Saturday.
Kisembo says that to date, the National Identification Register contains biographic and biometric records of 27.7 million Ugandans.
In August 2022, the Cabinet approved the Mass Enrolment and renewal exercise to renew a total of 15.8 million cards that are expiring in June 2025 with many already expired.
She says that another goal of the exercise is to register 17.2 million Ugandans emphasizing that citizens have a crucial responsibility to present themselves at the nearest registration centers with the necessary documents to either register for or renew their National IDs.
“I urge the public to actively encourage participation among family members and friends of all age groups – including infants, teenagers, and the elderly – in the ongoing exercise,” says Kisembo.
Kisembo has also noted that the new National ID incorporates enhanced security features such as Multiple Laser Image (MLI), a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ), QR codes, and 2D barcodes.
Kisembo adds that the upgraded ID will facilitate both online and offline verification, support digital signatures, offer secure credential access, and integrate with eGovernment services, mobile devices, and physical authentication systems.
