Rwanda's NIDA registers nearly 9,000 diaspora members for digital ID

The National Identification Agency (NIDA) is expanding its digital identification services, bringing the e-Ndangamuntu registration process to Rwandans living in the diaspora. This initiative aims to ensure all citizens have access to national identification, regardless of their location.

So far, nearly 9,000 members of the Rwandan diaspora have successfully enrolled in the e-Ndangamuntu system. This significant number reflects a strong uptake of the digital ID services among citizens living outside the country. The agency has been working to make the registration process accessible and convenient for these individuals.

In addition to serving the diaspora, NIDA has also focused on facilitating registration for schoolchildren within Rwanda. During the recent holiday period, the agency designated special registration sites at schools across the country. This measure was specifically implemented to allow students to undergo the e-Ndangamuntu registration process while they were on break from their studies, ensuring minimal disruption to their academic schedules.