Uganda’s Cabinet has approved a major change to the country’s tax registration system, allowing the National Identification Number (NIN) to serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN). The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting held at State House Entebbe on August 31, 2026, according to the Government of Uganda. …
Uganda Strengthens Digital Identity Infrastructure with Nationwide System Migration
Uganda has completed a major milestone in its digital transformation agenda, successfully migrating more than 28 million citizen records to a new national digital identity system, significantly strengthening the country’s foundational digital infrastructure. The transition, overseen by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), consolidates legacy data into a modern …


