Non-Individual Register to improve local government planning, Says Hoima RCC
The RCC reaffirmed government's commitment, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, to ensure the successful operationalization of the register.
By George Niyonzima
Hoima Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Badru Mugabi has said the establishment of Uganda’s Non-Individual Register (NIR) will significantly improve planning and service delivery at local government level by providing accurate and reliable data on entities operating across the country.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement on the Non-Individual Register for the Bunyoro Region held at Kabalega Resort in Hoima City on Thursday, Mugabi noted that while local governments form the foundation of national planning, many have struggled to make informed decisions due to inadequate and fragmented data.
He explained that the centralized register will serve as a national repository of information on non-individual entities, enabling government agencies and local authorities to access credible data for effective planning and resource allocation.
“The establishment of the Non-Individual Register was mandated by the Government of Uganda through an amendment to Section 4 of the Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Act, 2025. Today’s engagement therefore marks an important step in sensitizing stakeholders about this initiative and its significance,” Mugabi said.
The RCC reaffirmed government’s commitment, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, to ensure the successful operationalization of the register.
The engagement brought together stakeholders from across the Bunyoro sub-region to discuss the objectives and implementation of the new system.
Representing the Registrar General, Arthur Kwesiga, the Commissioner for ICT and Innovation at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), said the Non-Individual Register will establish a centralized database for all entities operating in Uganda, whether business or non-business.
According to Kwesiga, entities such as companies, partnerships, associations, non-governmental organizations, cooperatives and other legal bodies will be assigned a unique Entity Registration Number (ERN) upon registration. The number will be used to identify entities across all government platforms and systems.
He emphasized that the register will promote formalization of businesses and organizations, enabling them to access financing opportunities, government services, contracts and new markets.
“When entities are formally registered and identifiable, they gain access to opportunities, access to finance, government services, contracts and markets. Formalization builds credibility, enhances trust and enables businesses and organizations to grow sustainably,” Kwesiga said.
He added that formal entities are better positioned to attract investment, establish partnerships and expand operations while enjoying legal recognition and protection in their transactions.
Kwesiga said URSB remains committed to strengthening systems that promote transparency, efficiency and coordination between government institutions and the private sector.
“The Non-Individual Register is a significant step forward in streamlining how entities are identified, regulated and supported in Uganda through a unified system that enhances coordination, improves compliance and simplifies access to services,” he noted.
Marion Tugumisirize, a Senior Registration Officer at URSB, said the register is designed to strengthen entity authentication and verification by harmonizing registration data from different government institutions.
“The objective of this reform is to harmonize registration data for all non-individual entities through consolidation of common user data on all legal entities and provide easy access,” Tugumisirize said.
She explained that the centralized register will bring together authoritative information on entities into a single platform, facilitating efficient management and utilization of entity data nationwide.
Government officials believe the initiative will not only improve planning and policy implementation but also strengthen regulatory oversight, enhance compliance and support Uganda’s broader digital transformation agenda.
