NIRA Prints 10 Million IDs as It Struggles to Meet Targets
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has printed over 10 million national identity cards as it struggles to meet its targets for the national ID registration and renewal exercise. In May 2025, NIRA embarked on a mass registration and renewal exercise targeting 15.8 million national IDs that were set
Over 9 Million Ugandans register for National IDs
In a striking display of public engagement, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has registered over 9.1 million Ugandans in just two months—an achievement that signals both urgency and awareness among citizens about the importance of national identification. The figures, shared by NIRA Registrar Claire Ollama during a weekly
Over 100,000 National IDs ready for Pickup- NIRA
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced that upgraded national identity cards for individuals who applied for renewals are now ready for collection. According to NIRA Registrar Claire Ollama, approximately 100,000 national ID cards have so far been printed and dispatched to various districts across the country. Speaking
NIRA Acquires High-Tech National ID Card Printing Machines
In a significant step toward improving service delivery, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has acquired four high-tech card printing machines, each capable of producing up to 3,000 national IDs per hour. These machines are expected to enhance efficiency and significantly reduce the turnaround time for national ID processing.
