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UBOS hands over census tablets for future use

Reporter | December 16, 2024

By Prossy Kisakye and Mike Sebalu The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) on Monday afternoon handed over tablets to the Ministry of ICT. These tablets were used in the May 2024 National Population and Housing Census. While handing over the 60,247 tablets to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Sarah […]

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Lukwago raises concerns over accuracy of census data

Prossy Kisakye | October 8, 2024

The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction interim president, Erias Lukwago expressed skepticism about the recent census results released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). “The authenticity of those figures is questionable and we doubt it because there is something not adding up. If you check the […]

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UBOS to release final 2024 census results

Mike Sebalu | October 2, 2024

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is scheduled to release the final results of the 2024 National Housing and Population Census. President Museveni will be the chief guest at the dissemination event, which will take place on Thursday at Serena Hotel Kampala. According to UBOS Principal Public Relations Officer Didacus […]

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Mapping exercise nears completion ahead of national census – UBOS

Prossy Kisakye | April 5, 2024

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) announced it is nearing completion of the mapping exercise in preparation for the National Population and Housing Census. According to the Bureau’s Executive Director, Dr. Chris Mukiza, 97.6% of areas across the country have already been mapped. Dr. Mukiza has issued a directive to […]

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Schools, varsities told to break off for census

Reporter | April 4, 2024

By Priscilla Maloba The Education Ministry has ordered all schools and higher institutions to break off for the national population headcount scheduled to take place from May 9 for 10 days. In a November 8, 2023 letter, the ministry’s director for higher, technical, vocational education and training, Dr Jane Egau […]