HIGHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATISTICAL ABSTRACT KAYUNGA DISTRICT P.O Box 18000, Kayunga-Uganda June 2009 Kayunga District Statistical Abstract 2009 FOREWORD The role and importance of Statistics in informing policy, planning and monitoring of government programmes cannot be over emphasized. We need to know where we are, determine where we want to reach and know whether we have reached there. The monitoring of socio-economic progress is not possible without measuring how we progress and establishing whether human, financial and other resources are being used efficiently. High quality, timely and relevant data can facilitate solutions to questions of policy and resource allocation. Such information is much more compelling and easier to understand using geo-spatial tools like GIS and other mapping applications. Furthermore, high quality data provides support to Result-Oriented Management (ROM); by providing necessary statistics for monitoring development performance of specific initiatives, programmes and policies. Evidence-based planning increasingly recognizes the role of well-coordinated and quality data collection, interpretation, and analysis in informing policies and decision-making processes. Data and statistics are required for designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programmes. For instance, statistics on school enrolment, completion rates and dropout rates etc are vital in the monitoring of Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) programmes. Statistics are also needed for establishing grant aid to community schools, staff levels and other investments in the education programmes. The collection and use of statistics and performance indicators is critical for both the successful management and operation of the sectors; including Lower Local Governments. With the advent of the decentralization policy in Uganda, the Local Governments have been empowered and have the responsibility to set their priorities within the National guidelines, and plan for the available resources. In performing their functions therefore, the Local Governments need data. For data to inform planning and service delivery it should be effectively disseminated to the various users and stakeholders. The initiative to compile this District Statistical Abstract is therefore an effort to support the Planning function of the Local Governments and other users interested in the Higher Local Government (HLG) statistics. This District Statistical Abstract will go a long way in guiding District Policy makers, Planners, Researchers and other stakeholders, to identify the indicators that are relevant for planning, monitoring and evaluation of Government programmes in their jurisdiction. Boniface Bandikubi Musisi DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON ii Kayunga District Statistical Abstract 2009 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This statistical Abstract gives a statistical Summary of Socio- economic and demographic data of Kayunga District. It has been divided into nine major chapters where chapter is presenting the background information concerning the district and the last eight chapters present data concerning a particular department. Chapter 1: Back ground Information • Geographical location of the District i.e. the District lie in the central part of the District • Cut off from Mukono in 2001 Chapter 2: Management and Support services • Administrative levels and structures in the District • It details staffing levels and the different structures of the district like the District service commission, the Land Board, the contracts committee, the Standing committees of council Chapter 3: Discusses the Finance and Planning department. • Midyear Population is 33080 • Population Growth rate in Kayunga is 1.9%. • It depicts that the population is characterized by more women than men for each age group with 50% child composition. • The socio economic characteristics of the population • Main sources of funds to the district are:-Donors, Central government and little from locally raised revenue. Chapter 4: Presents data concerning health services This chapter shows statistics about the accessibility of health services in the district, • Immunization levels are high as compared to the national figure. • Malaria is the most prevalent illness in the district. • HIV prevalence for the district as a whole stood at 6.5% • Prevention and care of HIV /AIDS Chapter 5: Presents information regarding education sector. • Literacy levels are high in Kayunga Town Council and low in Kayonza Sub county • Data presented indicates the distribution of education facilities especially primary schools and their accessibility by the community • Staffing levels in primary schools • Pupil teacher ratio is 53 in primary and 41 in secondary iii Kayunga District Statistical Abstract 2009 Chapter 6: Indicates information of works and technical services. • It details the water coverage in the District • The different water potential sources in the different areas • The chapter also highlights on the existing equipment in the district and their distribution by departments. Chapter 7: Presents data concerning Natural resources in the district. Highlights have been made on the existing forest reverse in the district and their size. The major tree species in these forests Chapter 8: Presents information regarding Community Based services Department. • It has been indicated that the district works closely in collaboration with NGOs , CBOs and other Civil Society Organization • There are 22,105 orphans • 4% of the population are Disabled Chapter 7: Presents information on production and marketing sector . • Major crops grown in the district are cassava, coffee, Banana, pineapples. • The District is under staffed with only 15 extension workers The Local government Vision A prosperous community with all households accessing basic needs of life and increased income Mission statement Coordinated delivery of services focusing on National and Local Priorities for equitable, balanced and sustainable development Overall Goal To provide productive assets to the community to enable them participate in the economy Local government Objective • To improve productivity and the quality of life among the community • Promotion of environmental friendly programmes for sustainable development • Encourage provision of equal opportunities for both men and women in all aspects iv Kayunga District Statistical Abstract 2009 GLOSSARY Adult A person aged 18 years and above, as per Constitution Of the Republic of Uganda Adult Literacy Persons above 18 years who can read and write meaningfully with understanding in any language Age The difference between date of birth and any other date of reference commonly expressed in complete years. For example a person who is 22 years and 11 moths is recorded as having an age of 22 years and not 23. Agriculture This term is used to describe activities on crops, livestock, poultry and fishing. BCG Bacillus, Camete Guerin. This is a vaccine against tuberculosis. Child Legally (as per the Children Statute 1997), a child is a person below 18 years of age Crime An offence for which one may be punished by law DPT This is a vaccine against three diseases namely: Diphtheria, Pert sis (whooping cough) and Tetanus. Dropout Rate The percentage of pupil enrolled in a given grade or cycle or level of education in a given school year who have left school either voluntarily or otherwise Economic activity Covers all market production and certain type of non-market production and certain types of non-market production, including production and processing of primary products for own consumption, own-account construction (owner occupied dwellings) and other production of fixed assets for own use. Employment This includes all wage and salary earners and managers in all businesses and directors actively working in incorporated businesses. It includes those working full-time or part-time and those who are permanent or temporary. Employed persons Persons in paid employment or employees are those who work for wage or salary in cash or in kind or both and have a formal job attachment Employment status Refers to the status on an economically active person with respect to his/her position at his/her place of work and his/her mode of remuneration. Enrolment ratio The proportion of the population in a specified age group attending primary school to the total population in that age group. v Kayunga District Statistical Abstract 2009 GLOSSARY CONT’D Functional Literacy A person functionally literate is one who can engage in all those activities in which literacy is required for effective function of his or her group and community and also for enabling him or her to continue to use reading, writing and calculation of one’s personal or own community development. Gross enrolment Ratio (GER) The total enrolment of pupils in a grade or cycle or level of education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the corresponding eligible official age-group population in a given school year. HC III Health centre with facilities such as operation room and a section for minor surgery headed by a clinical officer, every county should have this facility HC IV Health centre that could be classified as a small hospital, in addition to having an operation room, it has beds for in-patients. Household A group of persons who normally live and eat together. Very often the household will be a family living in the same house or compound and eating together. A household will normally consist of a man, his