By: Sarah Achen

 The long-awaited construction of Uganda’s new parliamentary chambers is now expected to be completed by June 30, 2027, after persistent delays pushed the project off its original schedule.

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth told legislators that the Parliamentary Commission has held discussions with the contractor, Roko Construction, and the project consultant in an effort to address the delays and accelerate work.

Oboth said the Commission identified changes to the original design and cash flow constraints faced by the contractor as some of the major factors slowing down the project.

He said the completion timeline has been revised, with the project now expected to be completed by June 30, 2027, although the statement indicates a six-month adjustment from the earlier December 30, 2027 deadline.

The Speaker added that Parliament is considering measures to support the contractor, including providing advances, to ensure construction progresses faster and the revised completion target is met.

The new parliamentary chambers are projected to cost approximately 220 billion shillings and are intended to provide additional space and modern facilities for Uganda is expanding Parliament.

The project has also become notable for spanning the tenures of four Speakers of Parliament — Rebecca Kadaga, the late Jacob Oulanyah, Anita Among and the current Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth.

Parliament is now under pressure to ensure the project stays on course and that the latest completion target is achieved after years of delays.