Uganda Gets 60,000 Biometric Devices for 2026 Polls

Published Date : 10/30/2025 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What are biometric voter verification devices used for?

A: Biometric voter verification devices are used to verify and identify eligible voters at polling stations, ensuring credible, peaceful, free, and fair elections.

Q: When are the 2026 elections in Uganda scheduled?

A: The presidential election is scheduled for January 15, 2026, while parliamentary and local government elections are set for February 2026.

Q: Who supplied the biometric voter verification devices?

A: The devices were supplied by Simi Valley Technologies, a local firm in Uganda.

Q: What are the additional features of the new biometric kits?

A: The new biometric kits have additional features for fingerprint and face biometrics verification, which are designed to further improve the credibility of the election process.

Q: What concerns were raised about the procurement process?

A: Concerns were raised about the profile and capability of Simi Valley Technologies to handle the $80 million project, as well as alleged irregularities in the tender process. 

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