Uganda: Ubos Admits Error in 2024 Census Results

Uganda: Ubos Admits Error in 2024 Census Results

Speaking at a media briefing held at Kampala Serena Hotel, UBOS acting Deputy Executive Director Vincent Ssenono explained that an error occurred during the compilation of the final report, leading to incorrect data being presented, especially concerning the tribal population.

'Census 2024 data is the richest ever for Uganda'

Dr Mukiza (middle) interacts with journalists at the media breakfast on Tuesday in Kampala. Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | “We have the most comprehensive census data ever collected in Uganda,” a statistician of the Gen Z Generation who works at UBOS, has assured The Independent. In his mid-20s, and likely one of the youngest at UBOS – the principal data collecting, processing, analysing and disseminating agency – he told The Independent that…

UBOS Explains Data Mismatch on Tribes in 2024 Census Report

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has explained the mix-up in census data on religion and tribe in the recently released National Housing and Population Census 2024 Report. The report released by Prime Minister Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja at Serena Hotel in Kampala on October 4, 2024, stated that in the line of Religious affiliation, Christians form the biggest portion of the population. “8 out of 10 Ugandans are Christians. Catholics form the…