KAMPALA, UGANDA — The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) began accepting applications Monday, July 21, 2025, for Ugandans seeking to correct or update their National ID records.
NIRA Registrar Clare Ollama told reporters the exercise will address errors in ID information, particularly those made by NIRA during data entry or processing. Corrections for NIRA-induced errors will be free, and a new ID will be issued at no cost.
However, Ugandans requesting personal changes, such as name modifications due due to marriage or religious conversion, must provide supporting documents and pay a 200,000 Ugandan shilling fee (about $54 USD).
NIRA issued a stern warning against attempts to manipulate dates of birth for personal convenience.
“Changing your date of birth just to suit your interests is illegal,” Ollama said. “We are not here to make changes based on convenience or self-interest, but to ensure accuracy and integrity in the national registry.”
In addition to record updates, NIRA has opened registration for first-time applicants aged 16 and older, including those previously registered as learners who have now reached the age for a National Identification card.
Ollama noted that NIRA is launching a nationwide campaign to ensure every eligible Ugandan obtains a National Identification Number (NIN), aligning with the government’s digital transformation and service delivery goals.
The update and registration initiative aims to enhance the accuracy of the national identity database and broaden access to services requiring a valid NIN, such as banking, education, employment and voting.
