The Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Rosemary Kisembo, announced that the mass enrolment and renewal of national identity cards, initially set to commence on June 1, has been pushed to July at a yet-to-be-confirmed date.
“However, due to unforeseen delays in the procurement process, the exercise did not take off,” said Rosemary Kisembo. “Nevertheless, by the end of July 2024, the exercise will commence.”
According to her, the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure that IDs are renewed before the 2026 general elections.
“Aware of the Electoral Roadmap and the expiry of some cards beginning August 2024, the Government is taking all necessary measures to ensure that the delays do not affect service delivery and the roadmap,” she said, adding that consultations in that regard are underway.
She added, “In consultation with the Attorney General’s Chambers, measures are being put in place to ensure that the public suffers no disadvantage because of the delays.”
The first process of National ID registration started in 2014.
“In 2014, a similar exercise was successfully carried out in a period of four months. Therefore, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Identification and Registration Authority would like to assure the public that the Government will deliver this exercise successfully within the stipulated timelines,” said Rosemary Kisembo.
However, Kisembo said that NIRA will continuously update the public on progress in this matter.
