42 villages in Kasese miss Census enumerators

By Augustine Mumbere,

At least 42 villages in Kasese district did not have any applicant to participate in the forthcoming National Housing and Population census slated on 10^th. May this year, the Kasese District Senior Planner, Mr. Joseph Isingoma has said.

Mr. Isingoma said 2033 enumerators and 215 supervisors are expected to participate in the exercise both at village and parish levels.

He said the most affected areas are rural without personnel.

Isingoma revealed that the district census committee has directed local council one chairpersons in the respective villages to get suitable indigenous children to participate in the National housing and Population census. Mr. Isingoma speaking…

Kasese District Chairperson, Mr. Erifaz Muhindi said census figures play a critical role in guiding planning, policy formulation and program implementation, as well as monitoring development progress in line with National goals and objectives.

However, Muhindi disclosed that the district security committee has received reports that some individuals are planning to sabotage the government program, warning that suspects once arrested will face courts of law. Mr. Muhindi one speaking…

Muhindi, who warned enumerators against bribes during census exercise said government has digitalized the process including payment of the enumerators and supervisors by the centre.

Mr. Muhindi two speaking….

Muhindi urged the public to embrace the National Housing Population census. End.