UBOS Kicks Off Africa Statistics Week 2026 with Focus on Water, Sanitation, and Climate Resilience 

Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has officially launched Africa Statistics Week 2026. The week-long celebration runs from November 12 to November 20, 2026, under the continental theme: “Institutionalising Water and Sanitation Statistics for Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Development in Africa”. 

The official rollout began with a media briefing at the Statistics House Conference Hall, where leadership underscored the critical link between reliable data and climate-resilient infrastructure.

On behalf of the Executive Director Dr. Chris Mukiza, Dr. Vincent Ssenono, Deputy Executive Director of UBOS, noted that gaps in water and sanitation data heighten community exposure to environmental and health hazards, pointing to recent national findings showing widespread vulnerability to waterborne risks. 

During the media launch held at Statistics House on 12^th November 2026, Director Thomas Lutalo said that UBOS has packed the week with high-level engagements, institutional milestones, and community outreach events including: The official launch of the Fourth Plan for National Statistical Development (PNSD IV), UBOS Strategic Plan IV, and UBOS Service Delivery Standards (2025/26–2029/30) at Statistics House on Friday, November 13, 2026, On Monday, November 16, 2026 there will be a Professionals Seminar at Statistics House, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026: Students’ symposium and a Sports Gala featuring UBOS football and netball teams against selected sides. This according to UBOS will be coordinated by the Uganda Statistical Society at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Main Campus in Mbale. 

Meanwhile on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 UBOS and stakeholders will  Commemorate the African Statistics Day, featuring a High-Level Dialogue on institutionalizing water and sanitation statistics.

This key session according to Lutalo will attract various participants including the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) at Statistics House. 

The last event of the week will held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 with a  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities across Kampala, including tree planting and the donation of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) materials. 

Throughout the week, there will be parallel side events suach as hosting daily blood donation drives alongside public exhibitions at UBOS headquarters and regional offices across Kampala. 

The extensive lineup reflects Uganda's unique approach of dedicating a full week—rather than a single day—to spotlighting the transformative role of data in national development and environmental planning.