[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.

[1][2][3] This is approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi), by road, northeast the central business district of Kampala.

[4] 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.

US$5.5 million) availed by the Uganda Ministry of Finance, construction on the twin tower began.