Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters

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Coordinates: 00°19′41″N 32°37′51″E / 0.32806°N 32.63083°E / 0.32806; 32.63083
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Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters
Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters is located in Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters
Location within Kampala
General information
TypeOffice
LocationMbuya, Kampala, Uganda
Coordinates00°19′41″N 32°37′51″E / 0.32806°N 32.63083°E / 0.32806; 32.63083
Construction startedAugust 2024
CompletedH2 2027 (Expected)
CostUS$25.5 million (USh94 billion)
Technical details
Floor count5

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]

Location

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Muhamadi Byemboijana (27 August 2024). "New Defence Headquarters To Up UPDF's Operational Efficiency, Coordination And Capabilities - General Muhoozi Kainerugaba". SoftPower. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Muhamadi Matovu (26 August 2024). "Gen Muhoozi breaks ground for state-of-the-art defence headquarters". Nile Post Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g TIU (27 August 2024). "Muhoozi embarks on building Shs94B state of art defence headquarters". The Independent (Uganda) (TIU). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Road Distance Between Central Kampala And UPDF Headquarters, Mbuya Hill, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  5. ^ Kim Aine (26 August 2024). "Gen Muhoozi: New Defence Ministry Headquarters to be Equipped with Latest Technology". ChimpReports. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  6. ^ George Asiimwe (26 August 2024). "Gen Muhoozi to Commission Construction of New Office Blocks at Mbuya". ChimpReports. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 August 2024.


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