NIRA Drives Affordable Civil Weddings and Digital Tax Reforms at 2026 Identity Expo
Kampala, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is championing a dual initiative of accessible civil services and digital economic reform at the My Identity Expo and Symposium 2026. Hosted at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, the event is highlighting affordable civil weddings priced at 250,000 UGX to help citizens overcome financial hurdles to legal marriage.
The initiative has sparked palpable excitement among attendees. One participant enthusiastically posted online, “Getting officially married at only 250k UGX. Who’s ready? We go and do it,” reflecting the public’s positive reception to the subsidized ceremonies.
Beyond marriage services, the expo serves as a launching pad for significant national policy shifts. A primary focus is the transition from Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) to National IDs for taxation purposes. In conjunction with this change, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has introduced fingerprint-based business registrations.
These reforms are designed to streamline tax administration and broaden the tax base, aiming to elevate Uganda’s tax-to-GDP ratio from 14% to an ambitious 20% target.
The event also showcased advancements in secure digital identity management. Demonstrations of the NINAuth app illustrated its capacity to facilitate secure data sharing for essential services, including banking and passport applications.
By integrating accessible civil services with robust digital infrastructure, the NIRA expo underscores the government’s broader commitment to enhancing financial inclusion, formalizing the economy, and modernizing public service delivery for Ugandan citizens.
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