Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters
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| Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters | |
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 Interactive map of the Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | Mbuya, Kampala, Uganda |
| Coordinates | 00°19′41″N 32°37′51″E / 0.32806°N 32.63083°E |
| Construction started | August 2024 |
| Completed | H2 2027 (Expected) |
| Cost | US$25.5 million (USh94 billion) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
The Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters, also Uganda Ministry of Defence Complex, is a twin-tower building complex under construction in Uganda, that is intended to serve as the headquarters of the Uganda Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MoDVA).[1][2][3]
The building complex is located on top of Mbuya Hill, in the Nakawa Division of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The building complex lies within Mbuya UPDF Military Barracks.[1][2][3] This is approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi), by road, northeast the central business district of Kampala.[4]
Overview
As of August 2024, the Uganda Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs maintained its headquarters in a modest building on Mbuya Hill. The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) also maintained headquarters in a nearby modest building.[1][2][3]
On 26 August 2024 with USh20 billion (approx. US$5.5 million) availed by the Uganda Ministry of Finance, construction on the twin tower began. The new complex will accommodate the headquarters of both the MoDVA and the UPDF.[1][2][3][5]
Properties
The building complex comprises two adjacent towers, each 5 stories tall.[1][2][3] Other improvements include a new 2 kilometres (1 mi) perimeter security fence, an expanded Chwa II Road, a new alternative security road and a new quarter guard (entrance to the barracks).[6]
Construction
The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract was awarded to the UPDF Engineering Brigade. Construction started in August 2024, with completion expected in H2 2027.[1][2][3]
Funding
The construction budget is reported at US$25.5 million (USh94 billion). The government of Uganda is funding the construction costs for this infrastructure project.[1][2][3]
