The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has officially relocated several key justice and governance institutions to the newly established JLOS Towers in a major move aimed at improving coordination, efficiency and service delivery within Uganda’s Justice, Law and Order Sector.

The relocation, which took effect today March 16, 2026, brings together multiple government agencies under one roof in Naguru, a development authorities say will streamline public access to justice services and strengthen collaboration between institutions responsible for law enforcement, human rights protection, legal reform and public prosecution.

The new offices are located at Plot 98–102, Katalima Road in Naguru, a rapidly developing administrative area in Kampala. Government officials say the move is part of broader efforts to modernize the justice system and make services more accessible to the public.

Among the key institutions now operating from the JLOS Towers is the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, which oversees legal policy, legislative drafting and constitutional affairs in Uganda. The building also hosts the headquarters of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the state.

Other agencies that have moved into the complex include the Uganda Registration Services Bureau One Stop Centre, which handles business registration, intellectual property services and company filings, as well as the NGO Bureau that regulates and registers non-governmental organizations operating in the country.

The headquarters of the Uganda Prisons Service and offices of the Uganda Human Rights Commission have also been relocated to the new building, alongside the Judicial Service Commission which is responsible for the appointment and discipline of judicial officers.

Additional institutions now operating from JLOS Towers include the Directorate of Community Service under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Uganda Law Reform Commission, the Justice Law and Order Services (JLOS)/GSP Secretariat and the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) headquarters which handles disputes related to tax assessments and decisions made by the Uganda Revenue Authority.

Officials say the consolidation of these institutions within the same building will improve inter-agency collaboration, reduce bureaucratic delays and make it easier for citizens, businesses and civil society organizations to access essential legal and administrative services in one central location.

The relocation is also expected to improve efficiency in handling cases, legal documentation, registration processes and regulatory oversight, particularly for businesses and non-governmental organizations that frequently interact with agencies such as URSB and the NGO Bureau.

With the establishment of JLOS Towers in Naguru, government leaders say the Justice, Law and Order Sector is moving toward a more integrated and modern system designed to strengthen governance, uphold the rule of law and deliver faster services to the public.