In a statement issued on Wednesday, UBOS said the decision affects the scheduled release of the report on Thursday, May 21, 2026, which was originally expected to take place with invited physical guests. Instead, stakeholders will follow the proceedings through live broadcasts on UBC TV, NBS TV, NTV, BBS TV, TV West, and the agency’s official YouTube channel.
The move comes at a time when Uganda is exercising increased caution following confirmed Ebola cases linked to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities have advised institutions to limit large physical gatherings as part of broader public health preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of transmission.
UBOS Executive Director Chris N. Mukiza explained that the shift is intended to ensure both safety and continuity in the dissemination of critical national data. He emphasized that while the format has changed, the importance of the report remains unchanged.
“This is to inform all those who had received invitations for physical attendance to follow the proceedings on the mentioned television stations and YouTube channel,” the statement read in part.
The Uganda Harmonised Integrated Survey Report is one of the country’s key statistical publications. It provides detailed insights into household income levels, expenditure patterns, employment trends, poverty rates, consumption behavior, and broader socio-economic conditions across the country.
Economists, policymakers, and private sector players closely monitor the report because it offers reliable data used in planning investments, designing fiscal policies, and assessing the performance of various sectors of the economy.
Financial institutions, telecom companies, manufacturers, retailers, and development partners often rely on UBOS findings to understand market dynamics and consumer behavior.
According to analysts, the decision to move the release online reflects a growing shift in how government institutions are adapting to emergencies while maintaining transparency and public access to information.
According to analysts, the decision to move the release online reflects a growing shift in how government institutions are adapting to emergencies while maintaining transparency and public access to information.
The trend has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many public institutions to adopt hybrid and digital communication systems.
Experts also note that digital dissemination improves accessibility, allowing a wider audience to follow important national events in real time without the limitations of physical attendance. This approach, they say, aligns with Uganda’s broader push toward digital transformation in public service delivery.
Despite the change in format, UBOS has assured stakeholders that the integrity and credibility of the report remain intact.
Experts also note that digital dissemination improves accessibility, allowing a wider audience to follow important national events in real time without the limitations of physical attendance. This approach, they say, aligns with Uganda’s broader push toward digital transformation in public service delivery.
Despite the change in format, UBOS has assured stakeholders that the integrity and credibility of the report remain intact.
The agency continues to play a central role in providing official statistics that guide national development planning and policy formulation.
The report is expected to attract significant attention from government ministries, researchers, investors, and international development agencies, especially at a time when Uganda is balancing economic recovery efforts with emerging regional health risks.
The report is expected to attract significant attention from government ministries, researchers, investors, and international development agencies, especially at a time when Uganda is balancing economic recovery efforts with emerging regional health risks.
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