Government teams register remote village people for national identity cards across Karamoja region. Workers finished enrolling staff at health centers and schools before starting public registration. Teams began outreach at Tapac Sub-county targeting mountain communities called Nakonyen and Kaleuron. Deputy Commissioner Justin Tuko explained identity cards help residents access government services. He told villagers the cards are essential for healthcare and education programs.
Registration workers use motorcycles and trucks with speakers to reach scattered homesteads. NIRA coordinator Susan Talep said creative methods help find people spread across rough terrain. Many adults missed the 2014 registration drive or recently reached the eligible age of 16. Residents without identity cards cannot open bank accounts or receive proper medical care. The campaign focuses on pastoralists and disabled people who previously lacked required documentation.
Registration workers use motorcycles and trucks with speakers to reach scattered homesteads. NIRA coordinator Susan Talep said creative methods help find people spread across rough terrain. Many adults missed the 2014 registration drive or recently reached the eligible age of 16. Residents without identity cards cannot open bank accounts or receive proper medical care. The campaign focuses on pastoralists and disabled people who previously lacked required documentation.
