The first group of National IDs in Uganda ran out of time. The people who make these IDs face big problems with money and workers. These problems might make it hard for people to get new IDs before they vote in 2026.
The ID makers asked for a lot of money—600 billion shillings—but they only got 262 billion shillings. This means they are missing more than half the money they need! They have only used 38 billion shillings. The rest of the money is stuck waiting for machines that have not arrived yet.
The ID office wanted to hire 13,787 helpers for this big job, but by December last year, they had only hired 25 people! Many people—11,595 of them—passed their job tests but still wait for letters saying they can start work. And 2,192 jobs have nobody to do them at all.
Ugandans who live in other countries face even bigger problems. The ID makers have no clear plan to help these people get IDs. Without new IDs, these Ugandans might not be able to vote in the next big vote.
The person who checks money use in Uganda told the ID office to find better ways to use their money. They also said the office must hire workers faster. The government needs to make a good plan with enough money to help Ugandans who live far away.
If the ID office does not fix these problems soon, many people might not get their new IDs in time, which could cause major problems for the 2026 elections.
The ID makers asked for a lot of money—600 billion shillings—but they only got 262 billion shillings. This means they are missing more than half the money they need! They have only used 38 billion shillings. The rest of the money is stuck waiting for machines that have not arrived yet.
The ID office wanted to hire 13,787 helpers for this big job, but by December last year, they had only hired 25 people! Many people—11,595 of them—passed their job tests but still wait for letters saying they can start work. And 2,192 jobs have nobody to do them at all.
Ugandans who live in other countries face even bigger problems. The ID makers have no clear plan to help these people get IDs. Without new IDs, these Ugandans might not be able to vote in the next big vote.
The person who checks money use in Uganda told the ID office to find better ways to use their money. They also said the office must hire workers faster. The government needs to make a good plan with enough money to help Ugandans who live far away.
If the ID office does not fix these problems soon, many people might not get their new IDs in time, which could cause major problems for the 2026 elections.
