CONSTRUCTION of the Kigongo-Busisi Bridge (3,200m) linking Mwanza city with neighbouring countries of Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda is close to halfway point.
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Busisi bridge: Police hold eight over 19 beams, bolts
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Busisi bridge: Police hold eight over 19 beams, bolts
POLICE in Mwanza Region are holding eight suspects found with materials taken from the Kigongo-Busisi Bridge project which is under construction.
The strategic infrastructure connects Misungwi and Sengerema districts in Mwanza and Geita regions respectively, and is being cbuilt at a cost of 700bn/-, set for completion in two years time.
Regional Police Commander Muliro Jumanne told reporters here yesterday that the eight suspects were nabbed with among other materials, 19 beams, 16 huge bolts and a welding machine that were taken from the construction depot.
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