The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has unveiled a new generation of National IDs, featuring advanced biometric and security technologies.
Mass enrollment for the upgraded IDs began on 27 May at all parishes nationwide.
NIRA Executive Director, Rosemary Kisembo, said the new IDs will include biometrics such as fingerprints and iris scans.
“The IDs will also feature laser-engraved images visible at different angles to prevent counterfeiting,” she explained.
The cards will also include a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ), a standardized section similar to passports, which allows quick and reliable data reading by machines. In addition, each ID will carry a two-dimensional (2D) barcode for storing and decoding data, enabling rapid verification using smartphones or specialized scanners.
Kisembo highlighted that the IDs support online and offline verification, digital signatures, secure credential access, e-government services, physical authentication, and compatibility with mobile and tablet platforms. “All these features enhance security, usability, and integration with government services,” she said.
The exercise will deploy 5,300 enrollment kits nationwide, with 200 kept in reserve to ensure smooth operations.
Related Posts
Technical Analysis: 4 Stocks with signs of death crossovers to keep an eye on
HDFC Bank & 3 other fundamentally strong stocks trading above 200 DMA to keep an eye on
Falling Channel Breakout: Multibagger NBFC Stock Shows Bullish Momentum on Daily Chart
4 Fundamentally strong stocks to buy for an upside potential of up to 36%; Do you hold any?
