The Uganda Ministry of Defence Headquarters, also Uganda Ministry of Defence Complex, is a twin-tower building complex under construction in

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, that is intended to serve as the headquarters of the Uganda Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MoDVA).

Location

The building complex is located on top of Mbuya Hill, in the

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Kampala Kampala (, ) is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,875,834 (2024) and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central Division, Kampala, Kawempe Division, Kawempe, Makindy ...

, Uganda's capital and largest city. The building complex lies within Mbuya UPDF Military Barracks. This is approximately , by road, northeast the

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of Kampala.

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 Force The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), previously known as the National Resistance Army, is the armed forces of Uganda. From 2007 to 2011, the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated the UPDF had a total strength of 40,000–4 ...

s (UPDF) also maintained headquarters in a nearby modest building. 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.

Properties

The building complex comprises two adjacent towers, each 5 stories tall. Other improvements include a new perimeter security fence, an expanded ''Chwa II Road'', a new alternative security road and a new quarter guard (entrance to the barracks).

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.

Funding

The construction budget is reported at US$25.5 million (USh94 billion). The

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is funding the construction costs for this infrastructure project.

References

External links

Official Website of Uganda People's Defence Force

Official Website of Uganda Ministry of Defence

Gen Kainerugaba launches construction of modern UPDF headquarters
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