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Uganda is accelerating land acquisition for the planned Mulwanda border road connecting to Kenya. This alternative path should reduce accidents and lessen congestion at the busy Busia crossing by diverting large commercial trucks. The construction process received directives to speed up according to officials.
Kenyans.co.ke · Oct 12, 2026Gladys Wanga, ODM Chairperson, stated the party will keep every elective seat in Busia County. She dismissed rumors suggesting the party weakened after Raila Odinga's passing. The delegation received hospitality from Busia Governor Paul Otuoma during activities marking an anniversary.
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Uganda is fast-tracking land acquisition for the proposed Mulwanda border road linking to Kenya. This alternative route is expected to ease congestion and reduce accidents at the busy Busia border crossing by diverting heavy commercial trucks. Officials confirmed directives were given to speed up construction.
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ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga stated that the party will retain all its elective seats in Busia County. Speaking during activities marking Raila Odinga's first anniversary, she dismissed claims of the party weakening following his death. The delegation was hosted by Busia Governor Paul Otuoma.
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ODM Party Chairperson Gladys Wanga stated that the party remains strong in Busia County, dismissing claims of weakness after Raila Odinga's passing. She expressed confidence in retaining all elective seats during the 2027 General Election while urging unity behind ODM.
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