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The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is stepping up efforts to address flooding in Kampala\u2019s downtown area, with drainage construction works now underway in several parts of the city.<\/p>\n

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The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is stepping up efforts to address flooding in Kampala\u2019s downtown area, with drainage construction works now underway in several parts of the city. 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