Uganda, May 8 -- The Japanese government has revealed it is "still reviewing" the government's proposal for financing and construction of a new bridge across the River Nile at Karuma at the parallels of Nwoya and Kiryandongo districts.

The government submitted a proposal for financing for a new bridge through the Japanese government's overseas development agency, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), more than five years ago.

The Uganda National Roads Authority (Unra) indicated previously that designs for the 250-metre bridge were completed. It is projected to cost $100m (Shs375b).

Diplomatic sources familiar with the matter indicated the discussions on the project had been delayed by a raft of concerns in the initial governme...