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Why are buildings collapsing in Uganda?

Construction is booming in Kampala, but 17 buildings have collapsed in Uganda this year

At the beginning of November, at least 45 people died when a luxury development collapsed in Lagos.
But, there have been similar problems reported in other parts of the continent.
There is a construction boom in Kampala, but across Uganda at least 17 buildings have collapsed since January.
So, what鈥檚 going on? And how can construction be made safer?

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