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DNA Reveals Truth in Birth Records | Uganda News
A father who discovers through DNA testing that a child isn’t biologically his — even if named on the birth certificate — can now legally update that record for free, thanks to a new policy from Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority. NIRA emphasized this move is about truth and accuracy, not family disruption, following a parliamentary briefing. The initiative aims to resolve complex issues like inheritance and legal identity, especially after cases like Paulo Kafeero’s, where DNA proved crucial in clarifying parentage and settling estates. NIRA is making the process…
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