| Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters | |
| Start Date: | August 2024 |
| Completion Date: | H2 2027 (Expected) |
| Building Type: | Office |
| Location: | Mbuya, Kampala, Uganda |
| Pushpin Map: | Uganda Kampala |
| Coordinates: | 0.3281°N 32.6308°W |
| Floor Count: | 5 |
| Contractor: | UPDF Engineering Brigade |
| Cost: | US$25.5 million (USh94 billion) |
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 8km (05miles), by road, northeast the central business district of Kampala.
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] [4]
The building complex comprises two adjacent towers, each 5 stories tall.[1] [2] [3] Other improvements include a new 2km (01miles) perimeter security fence, an expanded Chwa II Road, a new alternative security road and a new quarter guard (entrance to the barracks).[5]
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]
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]