Chris Mukiza, the respected head of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), has been presented with a special Rotary Award by the Rotary E-Club of Ntinda. This prestigious recognition celebrates his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to Uganda’s growth, all achieved through his unwavering commitment to statistical excellence.
The award ceremony, held at Statistics House in Kampala, gathered various Rotarians to honor Mr. Mukiza. Mike Sebalu, a prominent Rotary District Governor, spoke highly of Mr. Mukiza’s exemplary leadership and dedication to his profession.
Mr. Sebalu emphasized that Mr. Mukiza’s work perfectly embodies Rotary’s core values: integrity, serving others, and making a positive impact in the community. He powerfully explained the crucial role statistics play in a nation’s development, stating that accurate and timely data is the fundamental backbone for all decision-making. This reliable information is absolutely essential for creating effective policies, planning wisely, managing national budgets, and efficiently delivering vital public services.
Under Mr. Mukiza’s guidance, UBOS has become central to ensuring that all national planning is based on solid evidence. His leadership has dramatically strengthened Uganda’s entire statistical system, making the country’s official data more credible and trusted both at home and internationally. The Rotary organization carefully selected Mr. Mukiza for this award because of his consistent delivery of high-quality and dependable statistical outputs.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Mukiza expressed deep gratitude to the Rotary E-Club of Ntinda for the honor. He viewed the award as a strong motivation to continue his vital work in improving Uganda’s statistical capabilities even further. He humbly noted that this recognition acknowledges not just his personal efforts but also the collective commitment to excellence shared by everyone at UBOS. This award truly celebrates the power of accurate data in driving Uganda towards a brighter future.