The directive, requires applicants to through the community security structures, including Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), District Internal Security Officers (DISO) and Gombolola Internal Security Officers (GISOs) for verification, and the commission has been at the center of public scrutiny following this directive.
Many local residents have reported being asked to pay between Shs 500 to 1000 for voter registration papers, which has caused particular concern among those who are unable to afford the fees.