The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), together with Moroto District leadership, is stepping up efforts to mobilize schools and communities for the ongoing Baseline Education Census 2025. Officials are urging full cooperation from all schools to ensure that accurate and complete data is collected.
On Friday, September 19th, 2025, UBOS Principal Public Relations Officer, Didacus Okoth, and Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Moroto, Mark Aol Musooka, addressed the media at the District Local Government headquarters. Their joint appearance aimed to encourage community engagement ahead of the census, which is set to start on Monday, September 23rd, 2025.
Deputy RDC Mark Aol Musooka emphasized the importance of the census, calling on all schools in Moroto and across the wider Karamoja Sub-region to cooperate fully with field data collectors. “This census is vital for understanding the educational landscape of our region and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively,” Musooka said. He stressed that every school should open its doors and provide the necessary information to support the success of the exercise.
Didacus Okoth explained the detailed nature of the census, highlighting that teachers, parents, and learners should prepare accordingly. He pointed out that only learners physically present at school during the census will be counted, underlining the importance of student attendance.
Okoth further outlined that the census will collect comprehensive data on teachers, non-teaching staff, classrooms, sanitation facilities, and learning materials like textbooks. The aim is to create a full picture of the educational environment in schools across the country.
Launched in April 2025 by UBOS in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Baseline Education Census covers all levels of education—from nursery to university—and includes both public and private institutions. This nationwide effort is expected to provide policymakers with reliable, evidence-based information to make better decisions and develop targeted programs for the education sector.
In particular, regions like Karamoja, which face unique educational challenges, are expected to benefit from the census. Accurate data will help ensure that resources reach the schools and learners who need them most, paving the way for more sustainable development and improved educational outcomes across Uganda.
