Yesterday evening, I had an opportunity to debunk the critics that in 10 years we failed to plan for Census 2024. The short answer is
@statisticsUg
, planned for and executed the Census 2024 with excellence.
We thank the public, the Enumerators and supervisors for a good job
I will feature on
@nbstv
's Face off program with
@Cmwanguhya
as we explore the discussion surrounding
#UgandaCensus2024
and the aftermath.
Catch the show this Sunday, 2nd June 2024 at 06:00pm.
Photocredit:
@nilepostnews
Today signifies the start of the eagerly anticipated Census day, this 10th of May. Participate in this crucial event as we strive to develop our nation. The Census duration is set from today, the 10th of May, until the 19th of May 2024.
#UgandaCensus2024
@UNFPAUganda
A fruitful morning it was today as our line minister
@AmosLugoloobi
the State Minister for finance incharge of Economic planning together with the
@StatisticsUg
board chair Dr.Albert Byamugisha flagged off the dispatch of the 1st batch of
#UgandaCensus2024
enumeration materials.
The forthcoming
#UgandaCensus2024
is very unique and instrumental in many aspects. Being a Digital census, no papers will be involved, meaning we save the environment from trees being cut to make paper but will also deliver timely results. Thanks to
@nbstv
for breaking this down.
This Morning, I joined the
@Archbp_COU
DR Stephen Kaziimba together with several other dignitaries at the launch of the
@coufamilytv
's Safe Screens—Safe Kids program, which is aimed at building a Multi-stakeholder approach to protecting children in the digital age.
Oh yes
@gtwesigye
, the data collected regarding individuals with albinism is quite important to ensure their is a fair representation but also to prevent their exclusion.
Hello Uganda, a brand new week is here!
The National Census is just around the corner, with only 3⃣0⃣ days left. Are we prepared? Let's get counted!
#UGCensusCountdown
#UgandaCensus2024
Good evening countrymen, this morning, I addressed the press on updates regarding payment of census enumerators which has been a repetitive complaint since the end of the enumeration excercise.
#UgandaCensus2024
This morning, I, in the company of Mr. James Muwonge, held a meeting with the development partners at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The team discussed funding gaps in the Census budget.
I have been receiving allegations of fraud in recruitment of the Census enumerators and these concerns were noted. I commissioned an investigation across the districts with security and culprits will be apprehended. It matters to be counted.
#UgandaCensus2024
@mofpedU
@MoICT_Ug
Welcome back from the Easter holidays, Uganda!
We are now gearing up for the
#ugandacensus2024
with only 36 days to go. Let's make sure we are prepared for this important event.
Census 2024 - It Matters to Be Counted.
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This morning, I together with the
@StatisticsUg
management team, made a courtesy call to the Katikiro of buganda
@cpmayiga
to rally him for the fourth coming
#UgandaCensus2024
. I thank him for accepting to be the Buganda Census Champion.
Good morning, allow me take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who reached out to me with birthday wishes, I don't take for granted.I also thank God for another year added to my life.
God bless you all.
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I have this afternoon attended and launched the Training of Trainers session at Munyonyo speke Resort Hotel ahead of the forthcoming
#UgandaCensus2024
Uganda, we're in the last stretch now. Only 4 days remain until May 10th, 2024. Prepare for our census takers' arrival this coming Friday.
#UgandaCensus2024
#FinalCountdown
.
Uganda, it's a new week. With only 4 days left, we're sailing into the final stretch before the Census. Brace yourselves for the arrival of our enumerators this coming Friday, 10th May 2024.
#UgandaCensus2024
Remember Census was 99% funded by the Government of Uganda to a tune of 328.74 billion shillings, and the development partners contributed 1% amounting to 18.5 billion shillings. These included
@UNHCRuganda
,
@UNDPUganda
, and
@UNFPAUganda
.
#UgandaCensus2024
I, together with my team paid a courtesy call on the Lord mayor His Lordship Erias Lukwago to update him on the
#UgandaCensus2024
activities notably the Listing and Mapping exercise in Greater Kampala metropolitan area (GKMA).
@KCCAUG
As we prepare for
#UgandaCensus2024
, I am privileged to attend the 55th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission.
The Commission is the highest body in the international statistical system where global statistical standards are considered and approved.
We are determined to adequately prepare for Census enumeration by completing all pre-census activities before the Census Night of 9th May leading to 10th May, which will be the first day of enumeration and a public holiday
During the week's course, I paid a courtesy call on Obukama bwa Tooro (Tooro kingdom) and had an insightful conversation regarding
#UgandaCensus2024
with the Omuhikirwa (prime minister) owek Steven Kiyingi who pledged support and the kingdom's to census activities
@StatisticsUg
𝔻𝕚𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨?
👉🏿 The
#UgandaCensus2024
will be the 11th to be
carried out in Uganda.
👉🏿 The 6th to be carried out after independence.
👉🏿 The 3rd census to be carried out by UBOS.
👉🏿 It's going to be the first digital/ paperless census to
In a bid of continously engaging our key stakeholders, I together with the
@StatisticsUg
Excom team met with the honorable members of the parliamentary committees on national economy, budgeting, committee of finance and planning to discuss about the forthcoming
#UgandaCensus2024
I and the
@StatisticsUg
management team attended the 4th National Census Steering Committee meeting yesterday at
@mofpedU
The meeting was part of the continuous preparatory efforts aimed at ensuring the
#UgandaCensus2024
is a success.
Read thread below on what we discussed 👇
#UgandaCensus2024
.
This afternoon, the
@Statisticsug
's management team led by the Census commissioner
@UBOS_ED
attended the 4th National Census Steering Committee (NCSC) meeting at
@mofpedU
.
The NCSC meeting chaired by the PSST
@rggoobi
consists of representatives from other
Dear Ugandans and all residents; this afternoon, I had an opportunity to give an update on the status of readiness for the National Population and Housing Census 2024 to the CAOs and Town Clerks from the Districts, Cities and Municipalities. The meeting was well attended
The
#UgandaCensus2024
findings will be promptly processed using CAPI data collection tools. All personal information gathered will be handled with the highest level of privacy and confidentiality.
The
#UgandaCensus2024
will count all people with Ugandan or foreign citizenship for as long as they spend the census night within the territory of Uganda.
Isn't it interesting? Individuals from other countries are allowed to take part in the Census Enumeration! Yes, everyone that spends the census night in Uganda will be eligible for the
#UgandaCensus2024
enumeration.
Each sub-Region has been allocated to a Senior member of management who will be responsible for Census 2024 in their respective Districts and Cities. Of immediate concern is to complete the geo-referenced listing of the remaining 8.9% of households in the country
It was an honour to join my global colleagues to discuss and decide on major statistical matters at the just concluded meeting of the 55th UN Economic and Social Affairs’ Statistical Commission in New York. We discussed Population & Housing Census 2030 Rounds, among other areas.
528 UPS enumerators, were nominated from 269 stations to participate in the census running from May 10th to 19th, 2024
@StatisticsUg
Their task is to collect data from prisoners and households within prison communities providing valuable insights into the population dynamics.
#UgandaCensus2024
𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?
The 2014 Census findings revealed that the Ugandan population has more women compared to men.
Do you think these statistics will change after the forthcoming 10th May 2024 Census?
Source:
The 55th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission opened on Monday 27 February 2024 bringing together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world.
𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐒 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬;
POST-ENUMERATION SURVEY DATA COLLECTION
The Bureau will be conducting the post-enumeration
survey data collection for the next 5 days across the country. We request the public to cooperate with
the team of field staff who will be visiting every
During the meeting with CAOs and Town Ckerks, we also discussed their roles in implementation of pre-Census activities and Census 2024 undertaking up to dissemination. The leaders are committed to having a successful Census 2024
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The training program spanning 9 days for UBOS Supervisors (DTO’s), DCO’s, ADCO’s, and DITO’s is designed to provide them with the necessary skills to train the lower-level District/City staff who will be involved in the upcoming census enumeration in Uganda in 2024.
I implore the leaders in their different categories to take part in the different pre-census activities as we drive momentum towards the actual
#UgandaCensus2024
. I want to thank chairman
@MatiaLwanga
for welcoming me and his pledge of fully participating in the census activities
As the enumerators plan to receive their tablets for census enumeration, they should provide extra care to this government property. The tablets are also easily trackable even if stolen. Let's get ready to be counted.
#UgandaCensus2024
@mofpedU
@OPMUganda
@UNFPAUganda
@MoICT_Ug
This morning, I will be sharing updates with regard to preparations for the forthcoming 11th national population and housing census.
I welcome you to join in and have all your questions answered.
#UgandaCensus2024
.
@StatisticsUg
is hiring Enumeration supervisors and Enumerators for the
#UgandaCensus2024
Get to the
@StatisticsUg
website , look out for our recruitment page or tap here 👉.
NB: Applications are strictly online.
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This morning, I led some of
@StatisticsUg
’s management team to an engagement between the technical and political leaders of Mukono District. This was at the launch of the
#UgandaCensus2024
’s
Household mapping activities in Mukono District.
Was delighted to hold a discussion with
@gulf_news
- the leading english language newspaper in the UAE with a combined readership of 9.5 million every month as part of their forthcoming business feature on Uganda, giving my input .
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I also delivered a humble contribution of five million shillings on behalf of
@StatisticsUg
towards the annual
#KabakaBirthdayRun
which aims at the fight against HIV/AIDS.
I appreciate the warm reception from the Katikiro,
@cpmayiga
. Thank you for the hospitality!
To ensure security, the tablets are trackable with a serial number, and even in case of theft, they can easily be retrieved. These tabs are government property and have a lot of value, including post census utilisation.
#UgandaCensus2024
@mofpedU
@OPMUganda
@GovUganda
@GCICUganda
With Dr Oliver Chinganya, Director of Statistics Africa Statistics Centre of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Herman Smith Chief of National Accounts at UN Statistics Department at the ongoing 55th session of UN statistical commission.
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I've urged the trainees to take advantage of this opportunity to gain knowledge and grasp the various concepts and definitions that will help them in their tasks.
#UgandaCensus2024
I urged Ms.Sylvia to utilise the already established structures within
@OWC_ug
, to sensitise and rally the population to cooperate and participate actively come 10th May 2024, to which she confirmed their commitment to serving the nation.
#UgandaCensus2024
@mofpedU
@MoICT_Ug
📢𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙏...
Do you hail from Mityana, Kassanda, Ssembabule, Napak,Abim, Oyam, or Nwoya? These districts were identified as having lower enumeration performance as of 9th May 2024. The deadline of the
#UgandaCensus2024
waiver is approaching with only 2 days