The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has commended the UPDF Engineering Brigade for its progress and commitment at the ongoing construction of new Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA) and UPDF headquarters in Mbuya.
The project, which broke ground in August 2024, is being constructed entirely by the UPDF Engineering Brigade to provide a centralised and modern command centre for Uganda’s defence leadership.
The new Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA) and UPDF headquarters in Mbuya has of now reached 87 percent completion and the facility expected to be commissioned in December.
The twin-tower complex features advanced communication and command facilities, digital operational systems and improved security infrastructure, including a two-kilometre perimeter fence, modernised quarter guards and alternative access routes.
Gen Kainerugaba assured the engineers and construction personnel that their efforts would be recognised once the project is completed and handed over.
Once commissioned, the new Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters will replace outdated administrative facilities on Mbuya Hill and bring key civilian and military leadership functions together under one modern facility.
The Chief of Defence Forces toured the project alongside UPDF Chief of Joint Staff Lt Gen Jack Bakasumba, Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Undersecretary Ms Edith Butuuro and other senior UPDF and ministry officials.
