The rollout of E-IDs is expected to improve security, streamline access to basic services, and expand the scope of financial inclusion. By linking national IDs to a secure digital platform, the government aims to eliminate the use of physical IDs, which are prone to theft. This will provide citizens with protection from exploitation in the form of loan sharks.

Most of the raids are fueled by the Karamojong and the indigenous Itesots themselves.

The government has accused the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Party of running a smear campaign dubbed "state kidnaps"...