The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has introduced a new fee structure which has sparked concerns among many Ugandans.
The new fees reflect significant increases for services such as replacing damaged IDs and modifying personal information.
According to Osborn Mushabe, NIRA’s Public Relations Officer, “In case you have a damaged or defaced National ID, it is different from a lost National ID. A lost ID is replaced at UGX 50,000 and the damaged or defaced one will pay UGX 200,000.”
This change comes at a time when NIRA is undertaking a mass enrollment campaign for National ID registration, which commenced from September 23 to November 23.
The authority aims to register approximately 17.2 million Ugandans and renew over 15.8 million IDs set to expire next year.
With the 2026 general elections approaching, the importance of possessing a National ID cannot be overstated, as it is crucial for voting.
However, NIRA’s executive director, Rosemary Kisembo, has highlighted that adverse weather conditions, particularly heavy rainfall throughout the country, have hindered the registration process.
It is essential for Ugandans to understand the new fee structure and its implications, especially as the country prepares for the upcoming elections.
