Mukono District has kicked off an intensive national ID registration exercise, targeting 7,240 residents in the first phase. The Uganda National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) initiative saw long queues at Kauga village registration center, where locals followed numbered protocols to maintain order.  

A stolen Toyota Fielder was recovered within a day in Mukono thanks to Uganda's Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), demonstrating the technology's growing impact on public safety. The integrated tracking system - combining GPS, automatic number plate recognition, and real-time analytics - enabled police to locate the vehicle at precise coordinates after its theft from Buloba was reported.  

Uganda's National Identification and Registration Authority has introduced an online platform for national ID applications and renewals, with physical verification required for biometric data capture. The system accommodates both new applicants and those renewing IDs expiring June 2025, requiring presentation of application IDs at designated centers for fingerprint and iris scans.  

Long queues and frustration mark the reopening of National ID registration centres KAMPALA – The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has resumed mass registration for National Identity Cards, but the process has been marred by overwhelming crowds and operational challenges.