Serere | As the National Population and Housing Census began, enumerators demonstrated a lack of technical knowledge when using census gadgets.
Several enumerators had difficulty logging in to their tablets, which caused delays in starting their work.
Enumerators in Serere district struggled to begin the exercise due to tablet login issues.
To resolve these issues, the district IT officer had to intervene. Some enumerators shared their experiences, with Charles Otim reporting a delayed start due to login issues and Andrew Opio citing tablet challenges.
Silas Emunyu, the district’s IT technician, explained that the problem was caused by enumerators providing incorrect login information.
He mentioned that forgetting important details like dates of birth and phone numbers resulted in login failures, which could be resolved.
David Ochen admitted to registering multiple login credentials, causing confusion.
The IT officer confirmed that the district has 601 enumerators and 68 supervisors.
Amos Ochola, the Chairperson LC3 of Kateta sub-county, expressed concern about the delays, stating that the 10-day period may not be enough to count all citizens.
State Minister for Fisheries Hellen Adoa mentioned a number of difficulties early in the census, such as bad weather and drawn-out interview procedures.
She advocated for extending the census period to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
By Robert Edwomu
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