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Uganda is moving to replace paper-based identity checks in land transactions with a digital verification system designed to make it harder for fraudsters to impersonate property owners or forge official documents. The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is developing the system around its UGPass platform, linking digital signatures and document …
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’s ambition to become a producer of artificial intelligence solutions received a boost this week as university students unveiled a series of AI-powered applications developed through a collaborative internship programme with Japanese technology partners. The Uganda-Japan AI-POD Internship Project brought together 38 students from Makerere University, the International University of …
Uganda has unveiled the Government Systems Prototype Showcase, a national initiative designed to accelerate homegrown innovation in digital identity, civil registration and digital public infrastructure (DPI) as the country advances its digital transformation agenda. Led by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, the program invites startups, software developers, innovation …
Uganda is intensifying efforts to modernise public services and digital infrastructure as the government positions technology at the centre of national development and economic transformation. In announcements made this week, officials confirmed that Uganda will continue expanding its digital government strategy through investment in national backbone infrastructure, cybersecurity systems, digital …
Uganda is moving forward with a major upgrade of its national digital identity system, in a bid to strengthen e-government services, improve cybersecurity, and expand access to digital payments. The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has confirmed plans to roll out enhanced biometric ID cards and supporting infrastructure, as …
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 …
The Government of Uganda is accelerating the implementation of its digital public infrastructure (DPI) through the rollout of integrated service delivery hubs designed to bring government platforms closer to citizens. The initiative, led by the National Information Technology Authority – Uganda, has entered a new phase with the launch of …