NIRA seeks Shs660b to update national register ahead of 2026 polls

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has warned that the country risks running without an updated register required for the successful conducting of the 2026 General Election if the government goes not avail the required funds. Appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Wednesday, the Executive Director of NIRA, Ms Rosemary Kisembo, said they are already behind schedule on the fresh registration, renewal and update exercise of persons for the issuance of the National Identity cards. Officials at NIRA reported to Parliament that the Shs666.850 billion that was on August 15 last year approved by Cabinet for the exercise is meant to be spent on the purchase of new equipment and recruitment of additional staff. Of […]