Uganda's Bureau of Statistics has redistributed more than 5,000 digital tablets from its 2024 national census to universities and cultural institutions. The agency distributed these enhanced devices on June 30 as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country's statistical infrastructure. Executive Director Chris Mukiza emphasized that this initiative extends beyond simple equipment donation to building a comprehensive data ecosystem. The tablets feature double the capacity of standard devices and contain specialized GPS technology designed for remote area functionality. Cultural organizations and academic institutions will use these tools for improved data collection and research capabilities.
Makerere University received 700 tablets while the Buganda kingdom obtained 1,000 units from the distribution program. Bunyoro kingdom secured 550 tablets and Busoga received 500 devices under the arrangement. The bureau previously allocated 35,000 tablets to the Electoral Commission and 23,000 units to local governments for administrative data collection. These census tablets will become obsolete before Uganda conducts its next population survey in 10 years. The devices contain the Parish Development Model Information System application to facilitate parish-level data gathering across the nation.
Makerere University received 700 tablets while the Buganda kingdom obtained 1,000 units from the distribution program. Bunyoro kingdom secured 550 tablets and Busoga received 500 devices under the arrangement. The bureau previously allocated 35,000 tablets to the Electoral Commission and 23,000 units to local governments for administrative data collection. These census tablets will become obsolete before Uganda conducts its next population survey in 10 years. The devices contain the Parish Development Model Information System application to facilitate parish-level data gathering across the nation.
