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Uganda’s ID Crisis Deepens | Uganda News
Uganda’s national ID system is in chaos, with millions stuck waiting months to renew or get IDs—blocking access to banking, telecoms, and more. While Ghana offers instant renewals, Uganda relies on short-term temp workers who vanish when their contracts end, leaving the backlog unresolved. Worse, new IDs often don’t work, sometimes worse than outdated ones. Though a 2026 module was rolled out and over 100 partners contacted, integration remains incomplete. The solution? Hire permanent staff and extend temp contracts to finally fix the broken system and serve all Ugandans. Listen in…
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