The National Housing and Population Census 2024, a critical exercise for gathering vital demographic data, has encountered resistance in Luweero District. The arrest of Navers Veran, a cult leader who styles himself as ‘Jesus,’ and his followers for obstructing census enumerators highlights the challenges faced by data collection efforts.
The incident, which led to the remand of Veran and Erishani Day Gresher, underscores the potential for such acts of defiance to compromise the integrity of census data. Accurate population figures are essential for effective government planning, resource distribution, and policy-making.
The confrontation between the cult leader’s religious beliefs and the government’s mandate to conduct the census raises questions about how such conflicts are managed and resolved. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of public cooperation in ensuring the success of national data collection initiatives.
As the census moves forward, authorities are working to address any obstacles and to encourage community participation to achieve a comprehensive and reliable dataset.
Each version of the article provides a different angle on the story, catering to various interests and concerns related to the obstruction of the 2024 census in Luweero District.
