State minister tells Parliament committee the government supports phased move of capital to Nakasongola

According to ChimpReports, State Minister for Urban Development Margaret Muhanga told Parliament's Lands and Housing Committee that President Museveni supports a phased relocation of government ministries, departments and agencies from Kampala to Nakasongola, a process she said could run to 2040. Committee chairperson Edson Rugumayo backed the proposal and asked for implementation details. Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo later rejected the proposal in a statement, saying it needed public consultation and that Kampala's problems stem from underfunding.