Rwanda set to use blind-friendly ballot papers

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Braille ballot paper is a special ballot paper designed for visually-impaired people to assist them in casting their votes during elections.

Munyaneza explained that the system would do away with concerns that some guides can take advantage of the voter’s inability to see what they are doing, and go on to manipulate their choice. NEC says that by July, voters’ register including visually impaired persons will be available showing who can vote using braille. Over 6.6 million Rwandans are expected to vote in the forthcoming presidential elections scheduled for August 4, 2017. Rwandans abroad will cast their votes on August 3, and Rwandan residents will follow suit on August 4, according to poll organizers. The NEC indicated that on June 5-14, it will be receiving applications for presidential candidates and the final list of candidates will be announced on June 27 as the campaigns for the qualified candidates will officially begin on July 14 and end on August 3, just a day before the elections.

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