The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a grant of Shs 19.5 billion for the construction of an extension to its headquarters, Daily Star has learned. This funding is detailed in the Ministerial Policy Statements and Budget Estimates for the 2025/2026 financial year.
While appearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee, the ministry disclosed that it received a grant of USD 5.3 million (approximately Shs 19.5 billion) from the Government of China to support the expansion project.
Despite the grant, the ministry noted that it still requires an additional Shs 13.92 billion to purchase land and commence construction of the new extension.
“The Ministry has identified suitable land adjacent to its current headquarters, located at FRV KCCA 5521 Folio 1, Plot 5C, Colville Street. The land is valued at Shs 17.02 billion, of which Shs 3.1 billion has been allocated in the 2025/26 budget, leaving a funding gap of Shs 13.92 billion,” the ministry stated.
The committee has recommended that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs be allocated the additional Shs 13.92 billion in the 2025/26 financial year to facilitate the land purchase and ensure the full utilization of the grant.
