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]
| Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters | |
|---|---|
  Location within Kampala | |
| 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 |
Location
editThe 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
editAs 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Central Kampala And UPDF Headquarters, Mbuya Hill, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Kim Aine (26 August 2024). "Gen Muhoozi: New Defence Ministry Headquarters to be Equipped with Latest Technology". ChimpReports. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ George Asiimwe (26 August 2024). "Gen Muhoozi to Commission Construction of New Office Blocks at Mbuya". ChimpReports. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
External links
edit- Official Website of Uganda People's Defence Force
- Official Website of Uganda Ministry of Defence
- Gen Kainerugaba launches construction of modern UPDF headquarters As of 26 August 2024.