He said the system would make labour information more timely, accurate and useful for decision-making, while also improving employer reporting and the flow of labour inspection information from local governments to the Ministry.
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The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is finalising the rollout of a new Labour Administration Management Information System (LAMIS) aimed at improving the collection, management and use of labour data across Uganda.
The system is expected to help Government track employment trends, workforce productivity, jobs created and lost, labour inspections and other labour-related information from the district level to the national level.
As part of preparations for the rollout, the Ministry, in partnership with Enabel, has started a five-day training workshop for a core team of Labour Officers who will later train other users across the country.
The workshop, being held at Fairway Hotel in Kampala, brings together selected Labour Officers who will serve as trainers and champions of the new system.
Apollo Onzoma, Assistant Commissioner for Industrial Relations, who represented Alex Asiimwe, Commissioner for Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity, said LAMIS would strengthen the generation of administrative data and harmonise reporting processes.
He said the system would make labour information more timely, accurate and useful for decision-making, while also improving employer reporting and the flow of labour inspection information from local governments to the Ministry.
“I encourage you to approach this training with that responsibility in mind by participating actively, asking questions, working through the different processes and modules, and raising any areas that may be unclear,” Onzoma said.
He urged the trainees to ensure proper data entry, consistent use of the system and adherence to agreed procedures when they begin training other users.
The Ministry’s mandate includes promoting decent employment opportunities and labour productivity, while its Department of Employment Services is responsible for producing labour statistics and labour-market information to inform Government, employers, workers and their organisations.
Enabel support
Lucie Carlier, Project Manager for the Decent Work and Social Protection Project at Enabel, said the development of LAMIS followed a process that started in March 2024 to modernise labour administration through digital technology.
Carlier said the system should be viewed not only as an information technology investment but also as a reform aimed at strengthening labour governance.
“As Enabel, we are proud to have supported this initiative through the Decent Work and Social Protection Programme, reflecting our commitment to strengthening institutions that promote decent work, social dialogue, labour rights, and social protection in Uganda,” she said.
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Enabel’s project documents describe LAMIS as a platform intended to integrate and automate labour administration processes, improve data management and generate more accurate and timely reports.
Carlier urged the trainees to actively participate in the practical sessions, share their experiences and provide feedback to improve the system before its full rollout.
Joshua Mpairwe, the lead consultant at Centric Solutions, the company that developed LAMIS, said the system would be rolled out once outstanding issues raised during the training have been addressed.
Link to national development targets
The rollout comes as Uganda seeks to strengthen employment and productivity data under the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV).
NDP IV identifies digitalisation of Government services and integration of systems as part of efforts to make Government more efficient and productive. It also sets targets for increased employment and labour productivity.
LAMIS is also aligned with the labour and employment commitments contained in the NRM Manifesto 2026-2031. The manifesto specifically proposes developing a national management information system/database on the labour force and enterprises to provide data for policymaking, monitoring employment trends, assessing skills gaps, enforcing labour standards and supporting investment and social protection planning.
The new system is therefore expected to provide Government with more harmonised labour data for monitoring employment trends and productivity, while supporting evidence-based planning and labour administration.
Once fully operational, LAMIS will also provide a common digital platform through which labour officers can record, monitor and report on labour-related activities, improving the flow of information between local governments and the Ministry.