Abavandimwe Council Praises Museveni for Peaceful 2026 Elections

Chairman Abavandimwe Council: Frank Gashumba.

Kampala - The Chairperson of Council for Abavandimwe chaired by Mr. Frank Gashumba, has issued a public vote of thanks ...

Some of the members of NIRA doing the Registration.

NIRA registration kit smuggled into Kenya to enroll foreign nationals

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

28/01/2026

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Some of the members of NIRA doing the Registration. KAMPALA, Uganda — Security agencies are investigating a cross-border breach after ...

NIRA announces upgraded national ID enrollment for Uganda featuring fingerprint, iris scans, laser engraving, and 2D barcode. Mass enrollment begins May 27 at all parishes.

NIRA extends national ID renewal deadline to February 2026

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

30/12/2025

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NIRA announces upgraded national ID enrollment for Uganda featuring fingerprint, iris scans, laser engraving, and 2D barcode. KAMPALA, Uganda — ...

NIRA Registrar Claire Olama assured Ugandans that old National ID cards will not be confiscated but will be marked as expired during the new card rollout.

NIRA assures public old IDs won’t be confiscated during high-tech card rollout

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

26/11/2025

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NIRA Registrar Claire Olama assured Ugandans that old National ID cards will not be confiscated but will be marked as ...

Learn to self-register for your National ID online!** Our guide covers NIRA's new portal, step-by-step instructions, fees, and what to expect for your application or renewal in Uganda.

Why NIRA is withholding thousands of National ID cards

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

20/10/2025

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NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo. NIRA says New National IDs are ready for collection KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification ...

Uganda's national ID authority, NIRA, says it is investigating staff misconduct after a BBC report linked them to human trafficking. The agency is reassuring citizens that their personal data is secure.

NIRA reassures public amid data misconduct scandal

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

21/09/2025

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Uganda's national ID authority, NIRA, says it is investigating staff misconduct after a BBC report linked them to human trafficking. ...

Experts say an official plan is needed to help citizens and businesses use artificial intelligence to its full potential while addressing the risks.

Ugandan Experts Call for National AI Strategy, Budget

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/08/2025

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Experts say an official plan is needed to help citizens and businesses use artificial intelligence to its full potential while ...

Image of the NIRA Pre-Registration Portal interface on a desktop screen, showing input fields for national ID renewal

NIRA Opens Applications for National ID Corrections, First-Time Registrations

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

22/07/2025

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) began accepting applications Monday, July 21, 2025, for Ugandans seeking ...

Ugandan traders face significant delays and increased costs due to the new URA groupage cargo policy. Learn how this shift impacts small importers and local markets.

Small traders face weeks of delays under new URA groupage cargo policy

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

15/07/2025

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Ugandan traders face significant delays and increased costs due to the new URA groupage cargo policy. KAMPALA, Uganda — A new ...

NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo. NIRA says New National IDs are ready for collection.

New National IDs ready for pickup, confirms NIRA as mass enrollment continues

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

15/07/2025

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NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo. NIRA says New National IDs are ready for collection KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification ...

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