The Ugandan government has proposed a phased capital shift from Kampala to Nakasongola due to severe infrastructure strain and congestion in the current capital city.
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Updated Aug 25
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The Ugandan government has proposed a phased capital shift from Kampala to Nakasongola due to severe infrastructure strain and congestion in the current capital city.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Abed Bwanika pledged to move the capital to Nakasongola if elected, fueling the debate.1 source
Uganda considers a phased capital shift to Nakasongola to ease strain on Kampala.1 source
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The entities involved
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Uganda
country in East Africa
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Nakasongola
place in Central Region of Uganda, Uganda
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Kampala
capital and the largest city of Uganda
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