Uganda’s digital ID achievements, challenges and prospects

Published: 31/Jan/2022
Source: Biometric Update

Biometrics registration drive planned

By Ayang Macdonald

he Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority of Uganda (NIRA), Rosemary Kisembo, says although there is still much ground to be covered, the country has recorded significant successes in the development of its digital ID ecosystem.

Kisembo also unveiled plans for the country’s new generation ID which the government hope to put in place by 2024, including a new biometrics registration drive.

Speaking recently during the second segment of ID4Africa’s 26th Livecast, Kisembo listed some of the achievements of their ID system which she said include the issuance of the national identification number (NIN) to 25.6 million citizens and the printing and distribution of digital ID cards to 70.2 percent of the country’s eligible population (citizens of 16 years and above).

Figures from the NIRA boss’ presentation showed efforts in the domain of birth and death registrations are however yet to yield major results, with low levels of birth and death notification.

Read further: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202201/ugandas-digital-id-achievements-challenges-and-prospects

Themes: Cartes d’identité et passeports, Enregistrement des naissances
Regions: Ouganda
Year: 2022