Malawi Electoral Commission has turned to technology ahead of elections next in a bid to bolster poll credibility.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has turned to technology ahead of the next election in an effort to improve vote legitimacy.

This week, the MEC introduced 720 hand-held Electoral Management Devices, which will be utilised for voter registration, photo verification, candidate nomination, and results administration.

MEC spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulira told ITWeb in an interview: "The new gadgets are efficient, fast, dependable, and portable. They include cutting-edge security mechanisms that ensure data integrity even in the event of theft."

In a statement, the MEC said, "The commission remains dedicated to conducting credible and transparent elections that reflect the electorate. As a result, the commission encourages all stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organisations, and the media, to support its efforts and actively participate in the electoral process."