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UNRA to install replica Clock Tower

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the completion of the relocation and reconstruction of the iconic Clock Tower at Queen’s Way, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is actively exploring options to ensure the clock is operational. The original monumental tower, which proudly stood tall for around 66 years, …

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UNRA to divert Clock Tower traffic for two months

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Roads Authority has announced plans to divert traffic from the clock tower junction along Entebbe road for two months starting January 14th up to March 14th, 2023. In its statement issued Monday, UNRA advises motorists from Entebbe to use the Lubiri Ring road and …

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New design of Mbale city clock tower raises uproar

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is an uproar among the public in Mbale city over the new design of the Clock tower. The city authorities are rehabilitating the clock tower to give it a new look. The works include the replacement of the gong, erecting of a statue of …

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Two drown in Kampala city floods

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have recovered two bodies from the Nakivubo channel after today’s heavy downpour in Kampala. The two bodies were recovered near Total fuel station where they were carried by floods water from different parts of the city. Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson Patrick Onyango has identified …

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Floods wreck havoc in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traffic and business came to a standstill on Wednesday following a heavy downpour in Kampala. The most affected roads were John Babiiha road where road construction works are on-going and Kyaggwe road near Swaminarayan Temple. People with businesses along Kyaggwe road were forced to …

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Expanded queen’s way excites pedestrians

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The reconstruction of Queens Way to expand walkways on both sides of the road has excited pedestrians. The 1.2 kilometre VIP road has been reconstructed right from Clock Tower to Kibuye roundabout. Queens Way that carries the second highest volume of traffic after Jinja …

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All set for Clock Tower to be demolished

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is set to start work on the construction of a circular pedestrian bridge and a New Clock Tower Square – part of the Kampala Flyover project. This will involve the demolition of the existing Clock Tower by the project contractor Shimizu—Konoike …

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