Uganda races against time to update millions of national identity cards. Over 5.3 million citizens have already rushed to renew their documents. Officials warn the country needs to move faster to finish the massive project. The government gave itself six months to complete the entire operation. Current weekly numbers show 840,000 people getting new cards.
District registrar Claire Ollama says the pace must increase dramatically. The math shows Uganda needs nine months at current speed to finish a six-month job. Government leaders call this push vital for national security and economic growth. Citizens without proper identification cannot claim land or family property. Identity theft cases are rising across the country as criminals...