Japan eyes China’s lunch in Northern Corridor projects

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The Karuma Bridge. Japan has pledged financing for the reconstruction of the $150 million strategic Karuma Bridge in northern Uganda.

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Japan has pledged financing for the reconstruction of the $150 million strategic Karuma Bridge in northern Uganda with a $33 million grant from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Kampala signed the construction contract with Japanese firm Zenitaka Corporation in July.