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Uganda Debates Transferring Capital as Kampala Battles Gridlock
Source: Bloomberg
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Uganda is considering relocating its capital from Kampala to an undeveloped town roughly 120 km north as severe gridlock and constraints on infrastructure upgrades limit Kampala's expansion. The proposal could create long-term infrastructure and real-estate investment opportunities, but remains at the debate stage with uncertain execution, funding and timing.
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