By Mulengera Reporters
The Electoral Commission has demonstrated its new biometric voter verification system in preparation for the 2026 general elections.
Hajjat Aisha Lubega, the EC Deputy Chairperson explained during the public demonstration that 109,142 biometric voter verification kits (BVVKs) have been acquired to ensure that only registered voters can cast ballots and that no voter votes more than once.
Lubega highlighted that the system uses fingerprint and facial recognition technology to confirm the identity of voters at polling stations.
She noted that this step is crucial for enforcing the one-man, one-woman, one-vote principle and for preventing electoral fraud and impersonation.
The demonstration, attended by political party representatives, election observers, civil society organizations, and members of the media in Kampala, was intended to familiarize stakeholders with the system’s operations and to build confidence in the voting process. Lubega said the technology will improve transparency, credibility and efficiency during elections.
The BVVK is set to be deployed nationwide for all four rounds of the 2026 general elections, including presidential, parliamentary, district, city, and sub-county elections.
Voters will use their voter allocation slips, which contain unique barcodes, to verify their identity through the system. Lubega further explained that officials at national and polling station levels are being trained to operate the kits, ensuring smooth functionality during polling day.
The demonstration also allowed stakeholders to observe the system, ask questions, and understand the safeguards in place to prevent multiple voting or other irregularities. Lubega emphasized that the technology is an important tool for building public trust in the electoral process and for guaranteeing fair and transparent outcomes.
The introduction of the biometric system, together with the voter allocation slip rollout, is part of a broader effort by the Electoral Commission to modernize Uganda’s electoral process.
Lubega encouraged all voters to familiarize themselves with the new technology, secure their voter allocation slips, and actively participate in the upcoming elections.
By demonstrating the BVVK system ahead of the polls, the Electoral Commission has sent a clear signal that Uganda is embracing modern technology to strengthen democracy and protect the integrity of the 2026 elections. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
