Uganda, April 29 -- With only 10 days left for the country to hold the National Population and Housing Census, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) has started distributing tablet computers that will be used to record data in the upcoming exercise.

Ubos at the weekend dispatched the first initial consignment of 3,410 gadgets to Gulu, Apac, Amolatar, Alebtong and Otuke districts.

While flagging off the first batch in Kampala, Mr Chris Mukiza, Ubos's executive director, said the devices are ready for use.

"We have already completed distribution in 71 districts and as you can see, we have many staff who are working to ensure that by the time of enumeration in every district, every region is ready," Mr Mukisa said.

He said other distric...