Secure documents to be printed locally
The Uganda Security Printing Company (USPC) is launching a new state-of-the-art facility to print secure documents like national ID cards, passports, and land titles locally. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign printing services and enhance the security of vital national documentation.
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Localizing the production of secure government documents is a significant step for national sovereignty and economic self-reliance in Uganda.
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Nsubuga said the National ID cards have more than 20 security features embedded in seven layers, making them difficult to duplicate.
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu being briefed about the system during the My Identity Expo and Symposium 2026, organised by NIRA. (Credit: Miriam Namutebi)
The Uganda Security Printing Company (USPC) is set to start printing Uganda's secure documents locally, a move expected to ease access to vital documentation for Ugandans.
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