Uganda resumes passenger train services in Kampala after renovation

STORY: Uganda resumes passenger train services in Kampala after renovation SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:56 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TRANSPORTATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kampala 2. various of the train station in Kampala 3. various of the platform of the train station in Kampala 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KATUMBA WAMALA, Minister of Works and Transport 5. various of the train 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RIHANNA NANTAMBI, Passenger 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KATUMBA WAMALA, Minister of Works and Transport 8. various of the train STORYLINE: Uganda has resumed passenger train services in parts of the capital city Kampala following a year of renovation work. A locomotive pulling five coaches, with a capacity of carrying up to 800 passengers, now operates four trips per day -- two in the morning and two in the evening. The fare for a trip is 2,000 Ugandan shillings (about 50 U.S. cents), an increase from the previous 1,000 shillings. The renovation of the Kampala

UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong (R) presents prizes to Nsubuga Vianney (C) and Wamala Sadik, winners of the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions, at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

UGANDA-KAMPALA-ENTEBBE EXPRESSWAY-TOLLING-LAUNCH

UGANDA-KAMPALA-ENTEBBE EXPRESSWAY-TOLLING-LAUNCH

(220108) -- WAKISO, Jan. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala (1st L, front), Ugandan minister of works and transport, tours a part of Kampala-Entebbe Expressway after launching the tolling system in Uganda, Jan. 8, 2022. Uganda on Saturday started charging the public for using the Chinese built Kampala-Entebbe Expressway. The road was built through a joint venture by the government of Uganda and a loan from the Chinese government. TO GO WITH: Uganda starts charging tolls for using Chinese-built expressway (Photo by Joseph Kiggundu/Xinhua)