The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has officially donated and transferred 5,195 tablets to four cultural kingdoms and twelve institutions of higher learning to enhance the conduct of statistical activities including data collection, research, and analysis.
The initiative is part of UBOS’s broader mandate to coordinate the National Statistical System (NSS) and ensure the provision of high-quality statistics that support national development planning.
While handing over the tablets, the UBOS Executive Director and Chief Statistician, Dr. Chris Mukiza noted that the devices will support data collection, research, and statistical analysis equipping key institutions with the necessary tools to generate quality data.
“This intervention is about building capacity within our statistical ecosystem,” said Dr Mukiza. “By equipping cultural and academic institutions with digital tools, we are ensuring real-time, accurate, and efficient data collection—critical for evidence-based decision-making.”
Tablet Allocation
The cultural institutions receiving tablet donations include: Buganda Kingdom – 1,000 tablets, Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom – 550 tablets, Busoga Kingdom – 500 tablets and Rwenzururu Kingdom – 120 tablets.
In parallel, twelve universities and higher education institutions received tablet transfers, aimed at supporting research and training in statistical science.
They include: Makerere University – 700 tablets, Kyambogo University – 350 tablets, Mbarara University of Science and Technology – 350 tablets, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) – 250 tablets, Lira University, Gulu University, Kabale University, and Busitema University – 200 tablets each, Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education – 200 tablets, Soroti University and Muni University – 150 tablets each and National Council for Higher Education – 75 tablets.
The donation and transfer initiative not only supports academic research but also empowers cultural institutions, which often serve as vital community-level partners in national surveys and censuses.
In her remarks, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, UBOS Board Member, emphasized that: “This investment is vital in enabling institutions of higher learning to meet the demands of 21st-century training and skilling in an increasingly data-driven world.”
It reflects UBOS’ commitment to partnering with institutions to build a skilled, data-driven generation for national and global development goals.
UBOS reiterated its commitment to inclusive data development and bridging digital gaps across Uganda’s statistical ecosystem.
By empowering traditional and academic institutions with modern tools, the Bureau hopes to enhance collaboration, data integrity, and outreach during national statistical exercises.
