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Population

51.6M

projection, 2026

GDP

USD 49bn

Nominal, current prices

Capital

Kampala

East Africa

Stories

1

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Infrastructure

East Africa's standard gauge rail extension secures blended financing

A mix of concessional lending and private capital closes the funding gap on the Kampala corridor.

Verified · 90% confidence5 Aug 2026, 13:00 UTC7 min

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  1. 5 Aug 2026

    Financing package closed