Uganda Strengthens Digital Identity and E-Government Strategy as ICT Investment Accelerates

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 Upgrades National Digital ID System to Strengthen E-Government and Financial Access

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 Strengthens Digital Identity Infrastructure with Nationwide System Migration

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 …

Uganda Brings Digital Government Services Closer to Citizens

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 …