[1][2] The building complex is located in the Kyambogo neighborhood, in the Nakawa Division of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.

[1][2] In 2010, both the MoES and the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) were allocated land to build their respective headquarters.

In 2015, the government of Uganda began discussions with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to fund the construction of the headquarters of its Ministry of Education.

[1][2] The building complex comprises two adjacent towers; the tall one with 10 stories while the short one has eight above-ground floors.

[1][2] With the completion of this building the MoES expects to provide office accommodation to its Kampala-based staff, totaling in excess of 700, in one location to ease on the rent burden and improve on coordination and service delivery.