Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, is set to commission the multibillion Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) National Skills Assessment Centre on January 9, 2026, at Kyambogo Hill.
The eight-storey facility is expected to enhance efficiency, coordination, and service delivery.
According to UVTAB Executive Secretarys Oyesigye, the Shs 25.6 billion complex project commenced on March 23, 2022, and was completed on February 21, 2025, fully funded by the Government of Uganda.
He further revealed that UVTAB printery will be established separately at Namanve Industrial Park.
Onesmu noted that integrating all assessment services under one roof will deliver faster, higher-quality services while reducing administrative costs for the institution and taxpayers.
“With the completion of this Assessment Centre, UVTAB is expected to save at least Shs 189.8 million annually in rental costs,” Oyesigye said.
The milestone comes as UVTAB celebrates the successful assessment of 275,963 candidates since national assessments began on March 15, 2025, in line with the TVET Act, No. 3 of 2025.
The modern complex features an eight-storey main block and a three-storey Short Tower, providing 6,499.6 square metres of floor space. Key facilities include a state-of-the-art auditorium, two boardrooms, mini meeting rooms, and innovation and incubation hubs to support technical and vocational training.
The project was constructed by Seyani Brothers & Co. (U) Ltd, with oversight by Cornerstone Design and Engineering Ltd.
With the commissioning of the new centre, UVTAB operations are now fully consolidated at Kyambogo Hill, marking a key milestone in strengthening Uganda’s vocational and technical skills assessment framework.