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January 13, 2026
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Zambia Turns to IEBC for Electoral Support Ahead of 2026 Elections

Zambia Turns to IEBC for Electoral Support Ahead of 2026 Elections

Zambia aims to learn about best practices in electoral system designs, technology use, and inclusion mechanisms ahead of its general election...

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A delegation from the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) visited Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for a peer learning and benchmarking tour. This visit aims to strengthen Zambia's electoral process as it prepares for its August 2026 general election, particularly after adopting a Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMPR) system.

  • The ECZ seeks to learn from IEBC's advanced electoral systems, including the use of KIEMS kits.
  • The KIEMS kits, supplied by Smartmatic company, utilize fingerprint and facial recognition, and soon, iris verification, boasting a 99 percent functionality rate.
  • Zambia currently lacks advanced digital verification and mechanisms to flag deceased or identify new voters, areas where Kenya has robust systems.

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