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Kampala, where urbanisation is not synonymous with industrialisation

Kampala, where urbanisation is not synonymous with industrialisation OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Many Sub-Saharan African cities have been growing at unprecedented rates. For example, according to the most recent census, in Kampala, the estimated resident night-time population currently lies at 1.5 million people. Some projections from the World Bank suggest that the city could expand to… Continue reading Kampala, where urbanisation is not synonymous with industrialisation

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UNECA urges Uganda to harness potential benefits of urbanization

UNECA urges Uganda to harness potential benefits of urbanization Photo by Latoya Jones Kampala, Uganda Summer 2019 ADDIS ABABA, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday urged the government of Uganda to accelerate its efforts to harness the potential benefits of urbanization for sustainable development. The call was made… Continue reading UNECA urges Uganda to harness potential benefits of urbanization

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First Post from Cape Town, South Africa

This is my first post on my new blog Kingston~Republic. I have finally gotten over the loss of my old blog site but my loathing for Hostgator remains. This first post will be short and sweet. Let's get started. Why am I in Cape Town?  I remember being in a mad dash to complete my… Continue reading First Post from Cape Town, South Africa