UBOS trains 80 data collectors ahead of 2026/27 National Household Survey

By Skika Reporter

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has launched a 15-day training programme for 80 data collectors in preparation for the Ninth Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2026/2027, as the agency seeks to improve the quality of data used in national planning and policymaking.

The training, taking place at Kabira Country Club in Kampala, is designed to equip participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills required for nationwide household data collection.

Speaking at the opening of the training, UBOS Executive Director Dr Chris Mukiza congratulated the participants on successfully completing a competitive recruitment process and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

“You have been selected through a competitive process to support the production of quality national statistics. Take this training seriously and understand both the survey tools and the importance of the information you will collect,” Mukiza said.

He cautioned that data collectors who fail to meet the Bureau’s performance standards could be excluded from future statistical assignments.

“If you do not do a good job during data collection, then you have deviated from the main purpose of this survey,” he said.

Mukiza stressed that the credibility of official statistics depends on the accuracy and reliability of information gathered from households, noting that high-quality data is critical for informed decision-making.

He said the survey findings will support government planning, policy formulation and implementation of development programmes.

Following the training, UBOS will conduct a field test to evaluate the effectiveness of the survey instruments, assess operational procedures and determine whether the data collectors are adequately prepared for the nationwide exercise.

The Uganda National Household Survey is one of the country’s flagship statistical programmes and collects data on key socio-economic indicators, including education, health, housing conditions, employment, income, expenditure and food security.

The information generated is used to measure poverty levels, monitor household welfare and socio-economic trends, and inform evidence-based government interventions.

The survey also contributes to tracking progress on Uganda’s national development priorities and international development commitments.

UBOS released the findings of the Eighth Uganda National Household Survey in May 2025, providing updated insights into the country’s socio-economic conditions.

The Ninth Uganda National Household Survey is expected to generate fresh statistics that will guide future government policies, development planning and resource allocation across sectors.