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Cabinet Cancels City Square Redevelopment, Retains Heritage Status

Published by Nile Post 27 October 2026 at 10:13
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Cabinet Cancels City Square Redevelopment, Retains Heritage Status
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The government has reversed plans to redevelop Kampala’s Constitution Square, preserving the protected public site and its 1945 War Memorial amid concerns over its historical significance and legal status.

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