National ID registration teams urged on integrity

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As Uganda prepares for a mass enrolment and renewal campaign for national identification cards, registration assistants in the Teso and Lango sub-regions have been urged to uphold integrity and avoid corrupt practices.

Set to begin at the end of April, the initiative aims to register 17.2 million Ugandans and renew 15.8 million IDs due to expire between 2024 and 2025. 

In preparation, the government has organised a comprehensive training program for 670 registration assistants from 11 districts in the Teso sub-region, including Amolatar and Dokolo.

During the opening of a four-day training session in Soroti City, Resident City Commissioner Peter Pex Paak emphasised the need for accuracy and confidentiality in the enrolment process. (Photo by Habert Paul Eyoku)

During the opening of a four-day training session in Soroti City, Resident City Commissioner Peter Pex Paak emphasised the need for accuracy and confidentiality in the enrolment process. He warned against corrupt practices and political interference, which he said could compromise the credibility of the national ID exercise.

Eseza Florence Akol, the senior registration officer for the north-eastern sub-region, outlined the logistics of the enrolment process, explaining that registration teams will operate in a mobile format, visiting every parish within each district. She encouraged those who have not yet registered to take advantage of this opportunity.

The training program will be conducted in three batches over 12 days, equipping registration assistants with the essential skills and knowledge needed for their roles. 

By fostering a culture of integrity and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality, these assistants play a critical role in the success of Uganda’s national ID initiative.