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Jinja Road Boost Approved | Uganda News
Parliament approves a €207.7 million loan from Citi Bank and partners to build a 127-kilometer road linking Jinja, Mbulamuti, Kamuli, and Bukungu — plus 10 km in Jinja City — positioning it as a vital economic artery connecting Busoga, Lango, and Teso regions. Minister Henry Musasizi highlights expected gains in trade and reduced travel times, while the oversight committee backs the move with conditions to adhere to debt management frameworks and accelerate implementation amid rising borrowing costs. Though MP Hassan Kirumira warned of taxpayer burden from costly terms, the majority voted in…
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