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Justice Minister Norbert Mao says government has begun investigating faulty biometric voter kits

Policy & Legislation Verified Uganda (national) 15 Jan 2026 Severity: 1/5

Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao told journalists that an investigation into the failed biometric voter verification kits bought by the government had begun. He spoke after voting at Holy Rosary Polling Station in Gulu City, where he is a parliamentary candidate. The Daily Monitor quotes him calling the failure a scandal that requires investigation.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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