UBOS releases National Governance, Peace and Security Survey 2024/25

Report aims to guide security Planning, Local governance reform and community -level peace building across Uganda.

Kampala, Uganda.

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) on Tuesday 18th.November 2025 launched the National Governance, Peace and Security Survey (NGPSS) 2024/25 at its headquarters, Statistics House, Nakasero.

NGPSS 2024/25 is a nationally representative survey that maps Ugandans’ perceptions and experiences of governance, peace and security across regions . The launch was attended by UBOS leadership, ministry representatives, security actors, development partners and members of the media. The bureau released the report and noted ,it is part of its Africa Statistics Day programme under the theme of leveraging innovation and inclusivity in data.

Key quotes from the release

Dr. Chris N. Mukiza, Executive Director, UBOS: “Digitization transforms how institutions manage information and if effectively implemented, it eases the production and use Dr. Chris N. Mukiza, Executive Director, UBOS: “Digitization transforms how institutions manage information and if effectively implemented, it eases the production and use of credible statistics.”

“Wrong or manipulated data poses a serious threat to national development and stability,” underscoring the bureau’s message that quality statistics are essential to protect peace and improve service delivery.

UBOS warned politicians and data users against the use of fake or un authorized statistics and reiterated that official data production must follow approved methodologies.

What the report covers (high level)

The NGPSS 2024/25 examines:

Public perceptions of governance and institutional performance at national and local levels.

Households’ experiences and perceptions of safety, crime, conflict and security services.

Trust in public institutions (police, judiciary, local government) and drivers of community-level conflict.

Disaggregation by region, urban/rural status, gender and other demographic categories to highlight variations in experiences and perceptions.

UBOS positions this survey as a critical evidence base for security policy, local governance reform and community-level peace building interventions.

Why this matters

1. Policy targeting and resource allocation: Accurate, disaggregated governance and security data enable ministries, security agencies and local governments to target interventions (police deployment, conflict mediation, justice services) where they are most needed.
2. Evidence to prevent escalation: The survey identifies hotspots of social tension or perceived injustice before they metastasize into larger conflicts — giving policymakers early warning signals.
3. Accountability and planning: By measuring citizens’ trust in institutions and satisfaction with public services, the report creates an evidence trail that can be used to hold service providers accountable and measure progress over time.
4. Better research & donor coordination: Development partners and researchers rely on UBOS-standard, methodological transparency to design interventions and track outcomes — UBOS’ emphasis on approved methods strengthens that trust.

Notable findings for (high-impact takeaways)
1) 89% we’re aware of different human rights.
(2) 93% have trust in various Judicial systems. (3) 57% we’re aware of Governments effort to fight Corruption,an increase from 54% in 2017 (4) 82% had trust in the ability of Government to protect them and their Property,an increase from 72% in 2017 (5) 60% feel safe walking alone around night. ( 6) 14% had at least one contact with a public official and paid a bribe. (7) 69% we’re satisfied with their last experience of Public service (8) 39% believe decision making is Inclusive and responsive (9) 29% reported being discriminated/harassed against in the previous 12 months of the survey.

The report highlights regional variation in perceptions of safety, regional differences in how safe people feel and in their experiences of crime or local conflict.

Trust gaps with institutions: Measures of confidence in the police, courts and local councils often reveal where reform or community engagement is most urgent.

Drivers of local tensions: Land disputes, youth unemployment and access to services commonly emerge as drivers — look for recommendations on mediation and local governance responses.

Gendered and urban/rural differences: Women and rural households reported different security concerns and access barriers, which should guide gender- and place-sensitive programming.

What to watch next

How Researchers can use these findings in shaping policies.

Government response: Watch statements from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Local Government and the Office of the Prime Minister for policy actions and resource commitments in response to the findings.

Local government uptake: How district and municipal authorities use the findings to adjust policing, conflict mediation and service delivery will be a key indicator of the survey’s practical impact.

Civil society & media analysis: NGOs, think tanks and journalists are likely to produce region-by-region briefs and hold public forums using the data — follow their analysis for granular insight.

Follow-up monitoring: Whether UBOS and partners plan targeted follow-up surveys, community dialogues or dashboards to track progress against recommendations.

How stakeholders framed the release

UBOS released the survey during the 35th Africa Statistics Day Celebrations — a regional moment that UBOS framed around innovative, inclusive data to support just and peaceful societies. UBOS has repeatedly emphasized the need to digitize and safeguard data production and to protect official statistics from misuse.