designs and are generated as lines in vector format and cannot be scanned and reproduced. (b) Anti – copy patterns; when the results declaration forms are photocopied, hidden texts appear on the copy produced thus distinguishing the original from the reproduced copy. Thus, a photocopy would be distinguishable from an original form. (c) Watermarks; when the results declaration forms are viewed against normal light or at an angle, a pattern or text incorporated in the form can be seen. (d) Micro text; the results declaration forms have text characters printed in very small font size which appear like a line to the naked eye and are verifiable only under a magnified glass. (e) Tapered serialization; this means serial numbering. Each of the result declaration forms has a unique serial number to ensure monitoring and control of the distribution of forms. Furthermore, this serialization cannot be done by regular mechanical impact devices. (f) Invisible UV printing; each result declaration form bears invisible logos which may only be seen under a UV light. This feature renders the forms almost impossible to counterfeit. (g) Polling station data personalization; In addition to having the candidates’ names, the forms 34A are Presidential  Petition  No.  1  of  2017                                                                                                                                                                                                            155  |  P a g e