NIRA CASH SCANDAL! Bundibugyo Residents Cry Out Over ‘Illegal Charges’ For National IDs
A NIRA contractor appear to receive money from one of Bundibugyo residents seeking services
Residents from Nyawuka, Busunga, Bubukwanga, Buganikire and Ntandi Trading Centre in Bundibugyo District are up in arms over alleged extortion by officials attached to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA).
The angry locals claim they are being forced to pay between UGX 2,000 and UGX 10,000 to access national identity cards and other related services that are supposed to be free.
Finger-pointing residents accuse District Registrar Herbert Katende together with Kwebiya Moses, Ndyanabo Everest and Mercy Sandra of not sorting the mess of the alleged money collection racket.
Sources further allege that some of the individuals involved no longer officially work with NIRA after their contracts expired, but are still being illegally engaged in operations by the District Registrar.
The scandal has sparked outrage among residents, with many accusing officials of taking advantage of vulnerable citizens desperate for national IDs.
Meanwhile, the Resident District Commissioner, Maj. (Rtd) Edward John Mugabirwe, has fired a stern warning to corrupt government workers, vowing tough legal action against anyone exploiting wananchi.
Mugabirwe stressed that government services must remain transparent, fair and accessible to all Ugandans without illegal charges or intimidation.
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