JLOS-Towers

Overview
JLOS Towers is a purpose-built government facility that consolidates Uganda’s justice sector institutions under one roof. Constructed by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on behalf of the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS), the complex at Plot 98–102, Katalima Road, Naguru, Kampala opened for operations on 16 March 2026.

Before the towers were built, these institutions were spread across multiple rented premises including Baumann House on Parliament Avenue and Georgian House on George Street at a combined annual rental cost of approximately USD 6.9 million. The JLOS Towers ends that expenditure and gives each institution a permanent, purpose-designed home.

What JLOS Towers Provides
Phase 1, comprising Towers 2 and 3, is complete and fully operational. The two towers share two basement levels and then rise through eight upper levels to a roof and service terrace. The design supports a wide range of working arrangements:

• Executive and semi-executive offices
• Private, semi-private, and open-plan workspaces
• 500-seat conference hall
• Boardrooms and meeting rooms on every floor
• A library and prayer rooms (Moslems and Christians)
• Gym, restaurant, VIP dining, and lounge areas
• Pantry facilities on each floor

Vertical movement is handled by four lifts and two fire-escape stairwells. A centralised atrium runs through the building. Parking covers a surface lot with six slots dedicated to persons with disabilities and a deck accommodating 300 vehicles.

Institutions relocating to JLOS towers
The following JLOS institutions are planned to consolidate their operations at the complex:

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
The following Ministry departments and directorates have already relocated and are fully operational within the towers:

• Minister’s Office
• Attorney General’s Office
• Deputy Attorney General’s Office
• Permanent Secretary’s Office
• Solicitor General’s Office
• Deputy Solicitor General’s Office
• Office of the Administrator General
• Law Council
• Department of Finance and Administration
• JLOS Secretariat

Construction details
The project was managed by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, with M/S Symbion (U) Limited serving as consultant and M/S Seyani Brothers and Company (U) Limited as main contractor.

The infrastructure includes a vertical circulation core, service ducts for utilities, service lift access from basement level, and fire safety systems integrated throughout. All fit-out and relocation work was coordinated to allow institutions to commence operations from day one of opening.

Implications for Justice Service Delivery
The operationalization of the JLOS Towers improved the provision of justice services through:
– Better coordination between institutions
– Faster service delivery
– Easier accessibility to the public
– Better governance and accountability
The building is now serving as a centralized center for justice services in Uganda.