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- According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the census exercise has commenced today Friday May 10, 2024, with use digital technology to collect, process, and disseminate census results to produce accurate and timely demographic, social, and economic statistics.
KABALE: The Kabale District Woman MP Hopeful, Grace Ankunda Bekunda Bwesigye has rallied residents in Kabale not underestimate the impact of participating in the National Population and Housing Census 2024.
According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the census exercise has commenced today Friday May 10 to 19, 2024, with use digital technology to collect, process, and disseminate census results to produce accurate and timely demographic, social, and economic statistics.
Ms. Grace Bekunda believes that each response that shall be provided contributes to the larger tapestry of data that will shape policies, allocate resources, and drive development initiatives in Kabale district.
She advises residents in Kabale to seize this opportunity to be counted, to be heard, and to shape the future of Kabale District together.
“By actively engaging in this process, we not only secure a brighter future for ourselves but also for the generations to come. As we prepare to welcome the enumerators into our homes, let us do so with a sense of purpose and commitment. Let us seize this opportunity to be counted, to be heard, and to shape the future of Kabale District together”. Ms Grace stated.
She added “As we stand on the brink of the 6th National Population and Housing Census, scheduled to commence on May 10, 2024, it is imperative that we grasp the significance of this endeavor for our collective future. This census is not merely about counting heads; it’s about ensuring that each one of us is accounted for, heard, and adequately represented to secure the resources and development our district deserves”.
“President Museveni, in his recent address to the nation, aptly emphasized the pivotal role accurate data plays in shaping our nation’s trajectory. His call for all Ugandans to actively participate in this census echoes the importance of our contribution to this nationwide effort”. Ms. Grace noted.
She asked residents in Kabale District to welcome enumerators once they knock on the door with open arms and provide them with honest responses.
“When the enumerators knock on our doors, let us welcome them with open arms and provide them with honest answers to their inquiries”. Ms Grace added.
Why is it crucial for us to participate? The answers lie in the very fabric of our district’s future.
“By participating in the census, we pave the way for improvements in healthcare, education, and infrastructure. We lay the foundation for supporting economic growth and attracting investment to our region. Each response we provide contributes to the data pool that will inform decision-making across various sectors, guiding policies and initiatives that directly impact our lives”. Ms. Grace said.
Ms. Grace also believes that this census marks a historic milestone as Uganda embraces its first digital census.
“The utilization of digital technology promises more accurate and timely demographic, social and economic statistics. This innovation heralds a new era of data collection, processing, and dissemination, ensuring that our voices are heard with clarity and precision”. Ms. Grace stated.
According to Ms. Grace “President Museveni’s call for collective effort resonates deeply with us. As stakeholders in our district’s future, it is incumbent upon us all political leaders, cultural and religious figures, the private sector, civil society, media outlets, and government institutions to rally behind this national program”.
“Our united support is indispensable for the successful execution of the census, which will lay the groundwork for Uganda’s socio-economic transformation”. Ms Grace said.
In December 2023, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launched the National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) 2024 at Kololo Independence Grounds.
Every 10 years, Uganda holds a national census, and the last one was carried out in 2014. According to UBOS, the country’s current population is estimated at 45.5 million, with a growth rate of 30.4 percent.
The Census 2024 is the sixth such exercise to be conducted since Uganda gained independence in 1962. In particular, it will be the third to be conducted by UBOS, which was established by an Act of Parliament in 1998, and it will be the first paperless census.”
