President Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet have successfuly renewed their National IDs at Nakasero, and urged citizens to follow suit for better service delivery.
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet Museveni Tuesday registered for the renewal of their National Identification Cards at the NIRA centre in Nakasero, urging all eligible Ugandans to do the same.
In a public message shared via his official X platform, President Museveni emphasized the importance of timely renewal of national identity cards for efficient government planning and service delivery.
“Today, Maama Janet and I registered to renew our National Identification Cards in Nakasero. I urge every eligible Ugandan to do the same for improved service delivery,” the President posted.
The government recently launched a mass National ID renewal and registration exercise across the country, targeting millions of citizens ahead of the 2026 general elections.
The process, spearheaded by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), is key to ensuring that all citizens aged 16 and above are properly documented.
The renewal and registration exercise will span six months and reach every parish in Uganda until January 2026, ahead of the upcoming general elections.
According to NIRA, the ID renewal is mandatory for all Ugandans aged 16 and above whose ID cards were issued between 2014 and 2015, as those have now expired or are nearing expiration.
Cost and Requirements
Renewal of a National ID is free of charge for those whose 10-year validity period has expired. However, those seeking replacement for lost, damaged, or defaced cards are required to pay a fee of UGX 50,000, payable through Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) platforms.
Applicants are required to present their old ID (if available), or a copy of it, along with their National Identification Number (NIN). Biometric data such as fingerprints and facial scans will be recaptured to ensure authenticity and updated records.
For new applicants turning 16 years and above, the process is free and includes verification of citizenship, parental information, and issuance of a unique NIN.
The government is relying on this mass registration exercise to streamline service delivery, improve planning, and update the national population register, which is also linked to voter registration under the Electoral Commission.
According to NIRA Executive Director Mrs Rosemary Kisembo, over 5,300 biometric registration machines were procured and deployed to all sub-counties for the operation.
“This exercise will cater for expired IDs, first-time registrations for Ugandans aged 18 and above, and corrections of errors on existing IDs,” she said, recently during the launch of the exercise adding that inclusivity is a key priority.
“No one will be left behind—this includes Ugandans in prison, those in the diaspora, and anyone who missed previous enrolments.”
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