Jinja RCC urges Busoga to embrace Non-Individual Register reform
Komakech called for collective responsibility among stakeholders in ensuring that all non-individual entities comply with the new registration requirements and that entity registration data is harmonised under the Non-Individual Register.
The meeting brought together chief administrative officers (CAOs), commercial officers, community development officers, members of the private sector and civil society organisations. (Photo by Rodgers Sunday)
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The Jinja resident city commissioner (RCC), Salim Komakech, has rallied leaders and stakeholders across the Busoga sub-region to embrace the government’s new reform aimed at establishing the Non-Individual Register (NIR), a centralised system designed to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in the management of organisations and legal entities in Uganda.
The Non-Individual Register is a centralised database that keeps official records of all non-individual entities operating in the country, including companies, partnerships, associations, trusts, cooperatives, non-governmental organisations and collective investment schemes.
The system stores key information such as registration details, ownership, directors, addresses and compliance records to create a reliable and unified source of data for government agencies, financial institutions and the public.
Komakech made the remarks on May 7, 2026, while officiating at the NIR stakeholders’ engagement held at Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja. The meeting brought together chief administrative officers (CAOs), commercial officers, community development officers, members of the private sector and civil society organisations.
He called for collective responsibility among stakeholders in ensuring that all non-individual entities comply with the new registration requirements and that entity registration data is harmonised under the Non-Individual Register.
Under the centralised register, every registered entity will be issued a unique Entity Registration Number (ERN), which the government says will strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency in service delivery across various sectors.
“The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, remains committed to the successful establishment and operationalisation of the Non-Individual Register,” Komakech assured participants.
Ambrose Ekaju, the commissioner in charge of finance and planning, who represented Registrar General Mercy K. Kainobwisho, reaffirmed the bureau's commitment to strengthening systems that enhance transparency, efficiency and coordination between government and the private sector.
Ekaju described the establishment of the Non-Individual Register as a significant milestone in streamlining the identification, regulation and support of entities operating in Uganda.
“The NIR establishes a centralised, single register of all non-individual entities operating in the country, whether business or non-business,” Ekaju said.
He noted that the register will address challenges such as fragmented data, duplication and inefficiencies by creating a unified system that improves coordination, enhances compliance and simplifies access to services.
“Formalisation is at the heart of this initiative. When entities are formally registered and identifiable, they gain access to opportunities such as financing, government services, contracts, and markets. Formalisation builds credibility, enhances trust, and enables businesses and organisations to grow sustainably,” he added.
Ekaju called upon government agencies, private sector players, civil society organisations and development partners to support the successful implementation of the register through awareness creation and encouraging compliance.
“Your role is critical in ensuring awareness, compliance, and adoption across the country,” he emphasised.
Caroline Egesa, commissioner for insolvency and receivership at URSB, described the establishment of the Non-Individual Register as a transformative initiative that will strengthen formalisation and support inclusive economic growth.
“The journey towards a fully formalised and inclusive economy requires collective effort. We count on your continued support to champion awareness, encourage registration, and ensure adoption of the Entity Registration Number across your respective sectors and communities,” Egesa said.
She reaffirmed the Bureau’s commitment to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the centralised register.