The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, has received the first batch of 60,000 Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs), marking a key milestone in preparations for the 2026 General Elections.
The kits, which arrived in the country last night through Entebbe International Airport, will be used to biometrically verify every voter before polling—a measure aimed at strengthening transparency, accuracy, and trust in Uganda’s electoral process.
Speaking at the handover, Julius Mucunguzi, the Head of Public Relations and Spokesperson at the Electoral Commission, said the kits represent a major step toward enhancing the integrity and credibility of the upcoming elections.
“Each voter will be biometrically verified before being issued a ballot paper. This will ensure the 100 percent application of the principle of ‘one man/woman, one vote’,” Mucunguzi said.
He added that the Commission remains committed to deploying technology that upholds fairness and transparency at every stage of the electoral process.
Justice Byabakama was accompanied by other Commissioners during the reception of the equipment. The EC is expected to continue receiving additional consignments of the BVVKs in the coming weeks as the country gears up for the 2026 polls.
