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Census 2014 Key findings;
-Total national population: 34.6m
- Population growth rate: 3%
- Infant mortality rate: 53 deaths (per 1000 live births)
- Life expectancy: 63.3 years
-Major economic activity
-Over 80% households engaged in agriculture
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To all in the Acholi sub-region: Your participation in the census is vital for informed government planning. Let's ensure accurate representation and targeted development for our community's benefit. Be Counted! Participate in #UgandaCensus2024
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WATCHπΉ: Minister Dr. Hon Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi. visiting machete victims from Ndeje a Kampala suburb, who are still recuperating at Mulago Hospital after being attacked on April 29, 2024. The assailant's actions left four children with severe injuries.
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Development & urbanization are among the primary factors contributing to these adverse conditions. This is compounded by population growth driving higher demands for infrastructure and encroachment whilw acquiring land for settlement - Sarah N. Ssali
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Since we are in a crisis, We just need to up our game, and it is not time to blame any one. While those involved in the industrial revolution led to these adverse conditions, our focus should be on developing immediate and effective solutions - Eron Kiiza
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The term 'climate change' no longer defines the severity of our current situation; we are now facing a climate crisis. A crisis demands urgent action - Eron Kiiza
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What we're witnessing today is nature retaliating. Humanity has been reckless and must awaken to embrace climate change adaptation. - Hon. Musa Ecweru
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It's time for us to shift from assigning blame to taking responsibility. Sometimes, we tend to divert attention and blame the West for damaging the ozone layer, but we need to ask ourselves: What have we done within our own capacities? - Hon Musa Ecweru
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Ugandans need to acknowledge that climate change is not a fictional tale anymore but a tangible reality. It is a problem with us now - Hon Musa Ecweru
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Regarding payments, each enumerator will receive50k per day for the duration of the 10-day Census period, and this payment is exempt from taxes - Dr. Chris Mukiza (CEO,UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics)
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Trained officers who have been dropped as not fitting into our structure will not be reimbursed for their training time. They have already received support during training, & will be deployed for regular statistical tasks - Dr. Chris Mukiza (UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics)
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Severe penalties are in place for enumerators who disclose any data collected during Census. Our enumerators have sworn an oath of office & secrecy, ensuring that every piece of information received remains confidential - Dr. Chris Mukiza (UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics)
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The census aims to answer mainly 5 bold Question;
- How many people are in the country?
- Where are they located?
- Their living conditions?
- What they own ?
- Where they access the services from? - Dr. Chris Mukiza (CEO,UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics)
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The nation is currently conducting the Census, a decennial activity aimed at establishing benchmarks crucial for informing national planning and policy formulation, requiring the participation of everyone - Dr. Chris Mukiza (CEO, UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics )
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On Air Now: UBC Behind the headlines with Timothy Nyangweso
Join the conversation as we discuss climate change and strategies to alleviate its varied impacts in the country.
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Buganda Sub-region!
Engaging in the Census involves more than just filling out a form; it's about ensuring representation, funding, and resources for your community. Your active participation matters.
We'nyigile mu Census ya 2024! #UBCUpdates | #UgandaCensus2024