The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has announced plans to join other African National Statistical Offices in celebrating the Africa Statistics Day on November 18, 2025, with a series of events dedicated to promoting innovation and inclusivity in data production.
Speaking ahead of the celebrations, UBOS Executive Director and Chief Statistician Dr. Chris N. Mukiza said the Bureau remains committed to ensuring that statistics continue to play a central role in Uganda’s development agenda.
“This year’s theme, ‘Leveraging Innovations in Data and Statistics to Promote a Just, Peaceful, Inclusive, and Prosperous Society for Africans,’ echoes with UBOS’ commitment to harness modern data production technologies to generate quality statistics for evidence-based planning and decision-making,” Dr. Mukiza stated.
The Bureau has lined up a weeklong calendar of events designed to engage stakeholders, promote collaboration, and showcase the transformative role of data in society.
“We aim to highlight innovations, promote inclusivity, foster collaboration, and empower communities by emphasizing the importance of quality statistics in national development,” Dr. Mukiza noted.
Among the planned activities for the Africa Statistics Week are the dissemination of the National Governance, Peace and Security Survey report, media engagements, blood donation drives as part of the Bureau’s corporate social responsibility, the celebration of Geo-Information Systems (GIS) Day, and the Annual Gender Statistics Forum, among others.
The celebrations will also serve as a platform for government institutions, the private sector, academia, civil society, and the general public to discuss the role of data in achieving sustainable development goals.
“By bringing together data producers, users, and stakeholders, we hope to strengthen partnerships and enhance effective data utilization across all sectors,” Dr. Mukiza emphasized.
UBOS confirmed that the events will be streamed live on television and social media platforms, while physical attendance will be strictly by invitation.
