Uganda, May 6 -- The premier of the Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on all Ugandans to participate in the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) 2024 starting on May 10.

Speaking to the media during the 31st Great Buganda Lukiiko at Bulange Mengo on Monday, Katikkiro Mayiga emphasized that the census exercise is crucial for the development of the Buganda region and Uganda at large.

"This is the only way the government can plan better for the citizens after obtaining the data and statistics of the whole country and districts respectively," he said.

He raised concern that there are regions and districts that are overpopulated but are receiving the same services as those with less population.

"We urge...