National IDs: Kikuube NIRA officials accused of extorting money (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents in Kikuube district accuse NIRA officials of demanding illegal payments for free national ID services, prompting calls for investigations and assurances that IDs are free.

• Residents in Kyangwali and Katikara parishes allege NIRA officials charged Shs 10,000 to Shs 30,000 for processing IDs.
• NIRA officials deny the allegations, stating that ID issuance is free and only official fees apply for specific services.
• Local authorities and RDC have launched investigations into the accusations.