The Electoral Commission has assured voters and political stakeholders that all voting materials being dispatched across the country are under tight security and will be delivered in time for polling, as the phased distribution of voting kits continues ahead of polling day.
Speaking during the ongoing dispatch exercise, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said all polling kits are being transported and stored under heavy security arrangements to prevent loss, tampering, or delay.
He explained that once dispatched, the materials are kept at district Electoral Commission offices, where they remain securely stored until they are issued to polling stations on polling day.
"All voting kits are kept at the district Electoral Commission offices, and they are under security until polling day," Justice Byabakama said, noting that security personnel are deployed both along transport routes and at storage locations.
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He emphasized that each voting kit is uniquely assigned to a specific polling station, making accountability critical throughout the distribution process.
"Each kit belongs to a respective polling station, and if any kit is misplaced, it will affect that polling station because it is allocated to only one polling station," Byabakama said.
The EC Chairperson made the remarks as the Commission dispatched voting kits to 12 districts, including Hoima City, Masaka City, Luwero, Mitooma, Bukedea, Dokolo, Abim, Namayingo, and Wakiso, among others.
The dispatch marks another phase in the Commission's nationwide preparations to ensure all polling stations are fully equipped ahead of voting.
Justice Byabakama explained that the distribution of materials is being carried out in phases rather than simultaneously across the country.
He said this approach is necessitated by manpower constraints and operational considerations, including transport logistics and the need to maintain strict security oversight during movement and storage of sensitive election materials.
"We cannot deploy all voting materials at once because of manpower limitations and the working environment, but the rollout is being done systematically to ensure all areas are covered in good time," he said.
He added that different districts are scheduled to receive their materials on different days, depending on logistical readiness and security arrangements, but stressed that no polling station will be left without the required materials.
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The Electoral Commission reiterated its commitment to delivering a smooth, secure, and credible electoral process.
Officials say the phased deployment allows for closer monitoring, better coordination with security agencies, and timely resolution of any logistical challenges that may arise.
As polling day approaches, the Commission has urged the public and political actors to remain calm and cooperate with election officials, assuring them that preparations remain on track and that all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard the integrity of the voting process nationwide.
