Vision

 The Central Statistics Office aims to be a reputable authority, nationally and globally, in the provision of reliable, timely statistics and related statistical services.We will be an effective enabler of sound decision making, policy formulation, program evaluation and monitoring.  

       Mission

 To improve decision-making and the formulation of policies and programs, by providing an efficient, reliable and timely statistical service to Government, the private sector and the public at large 

      Mandate

 The CSO's primary function is to provide Government Ministries and Departments, Non- Governmental Organisations and members of the public in general, with information for monitoring, evaluation and formulation of development plans and programmes.  It performs this function through collection, processing and analysis of data; reporting and dissemination of results through publications, workshop and seminars