CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SANTA CLARA, Calif.) — SecuGen Corporation, a leading provider of advanced fingerprint biometric technology, today announced that its Unity 20 MOSIP fingerprint authentication device is now live in Uganda. SecuGen has completed the setup that allows the Unity 20 MOSIP to work with Uganda’s national identity system, which is built on the Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) and operated by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). Organizations in Uganda can now purchase and deploy the device to authenticate national ID holders by fingerprint.
NIRA now uses MOSIP to register people, issue and renew ID cards, and correct records. To make this change, NIRA moved more than 28 million identity records from its previous system to MOSIP. In May 2025, NIRA also launched a nationwide campaign to renew expiring ID cards and register new applicants, targeting about 33 million Ugandans. Under Uganda’s Registration of Persons Act, people must show a national ID number or card to access public services and to complete many everyday transactions. The Unity 20 MOSIP is designed for in-person fingerprint authentication where these identity checks happen every day.
The Unity 20 MOSIP (model HU20-ASF-USM) was certified in April 2026 and is listed on the MOSIP Marketplace as compliant with MOSIP SBI 2.0 L1 specifications. Key features include:
* SecuGen U20-A fingerprint sensor, FBI certified for image quality (FAP 20)
* FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Foundational Trust Module that encrypts and signs fingerprint data at the point of capture
* Operating range of -20°C to 65°C for field and outdoor use
* Rugged design built for high-volume service counters
The Unity 20 MOSIP is now available in Uganda through SecuGen’s authorized resellers. For more information, contact sales@secugen.com or visit https://www.secugen.com/.
SecuGen Corporation is a leading provider of fingerprint recognition technology for physical and information security. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in California, USA, SecuGen designs and develops FBI-certified fingerprint sensors, OEM components, development kits, biometric software, and ready-to-use PC peripherals. SecuGen products are trusted worldwide across industries including financial services, government, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and more. Known for durability, accuracy, and affordability, SecuGen is committed to continuous innovation, rigorous quality standards (ISO 9001:2015 certified), and robust developer support.
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