UBOS, Moroto RDC rally support for crucial education census data collection
The successful execution of this census is expected to provide policymakers with robust, evidence-based data, enabling more targeted interventions and sustainable development in the education sector across Uganda, particularly in regions like Karamoja which often face unique educational challenges.
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) and Moroto District leadership intensified mobilization efforts for the ongoing Baseline Education Census 2025, urging full cooperation from schools and communities to ensure accurate data collection.
UBOS Principal PRO, Didacus Okoth, alongside Deputy RDC Moroto District, Mark Aol Musooka, addressed the media Friday, 19th September 2025 at the District Local Government headquarters. Their joint appearance aimed to strengthen community engagement ahead of the critical data collection phase, scheduled to begin on Monday, September 23rd, 2025.
Deputy RDC Mark Aol Musooka issued a strong appeal to all schools in Moroto and across the wider Karamoja Sub-region, calling for their unwavering cooperation with the field data collectors.
“This census is vital for understanding the educational landscape of our region and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively,” Musooka stated. “We urge every school to open its doors and provide the necessary information to help us achieve a successful exercise.”
In his remarks, Didacus Okoth elaborated on the comprehensive nature of the census and provided crucial instructions for preparation. He reminded teachers and parents to prepare learners, stressing that “only those physically present at school at the time of the exercise will be enumerated.” This emphasis highlights the importance of student attendance during the data collection period.
Okoth further detailed the scope of the Baseline Education Census 2025, explaining that it will meticulously capture information on teachers, non-teaching staff, and critical school infrastructure such as classrooms and sanitation facilities. Furthermore, it will assess available learning materials, including textbooks, to paint a complete picture of the educational environment.
The Baseline Education Census 2025 was officially launched in April this year by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports.
This nationwide data collection drive is poised to redefine planning and policy within Uganda’s education sector. Its overarching goal is to gather detailed information on learners, teachers, and school infrastructure across all education levels—from nursery to university—encompassing both public and private institutions.
The successful execution of this census is expected to provide policymakers with robust, evidence-based data, enabling more targeted interventions and sustainable development in the education sector across Uganda, particularly in regions like Karamoja which often face unique educational challenges.
