The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) has cautioned the public to be careful while letting enumerators into their homes without identifying themselves as officials from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) set to aid in the National Population Census.

This was confirmed during the party’s weekly press release that took place on May 9, 2024, at the party headquarters, Uganda House, Kampala.

The party’s spokesperson, Sharon Arach, cautioned the public not to let anyone who does not have clear identification as a census enumerator from UBOS into their compounds.

“Robbers can take advantage of the census period to rob people in pretense of being enumerators, so make sure that before you open your door or gate, one has properly identified themselves as an official carrying out the census process,” Arach said.

She also urged Ugandans to actively participate in the census process, stating that it’s the only way the government can plan for the nation and provide adequate services to its citizens.

“Open for the enumerators after identification and answer their questions diligently because if you’re not counted, it means you’ll become a burden to the government to plan for you. Do not assault the enumerators,” she added.

Uganda is set to conduct its National Population and Housing Census 2024 under the theme “It matters to be counted,” slated to run from May 10–19, 2024. The process will be carried out digitally for the first time by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).