The construction of the five-star Hibiscus Hotel worth $90m (sh164.7b) in Nakasero has started.

The hotel that will displace former Uganda Television (now Uganda Broadcasting Corporation UBC) will be above All Saints Cathedral and is an investment of Mohammed Aya, the chairman of Aya Group of Companies.

The area has been sealed off and demolishing of existing buildings will start as soon as the information ministry and UBC team vacate the premises within a week.

John Seifert of London-based John Seifert Architects who will supervise the site with fourteen experts said that they are reviewing the premises and finalising with the design and its implementation. In order for it to encompass executive suites, lounges, restaurants, tennis and squash courts and top quality health spas and indoor swimming pools, a lot of work should be put in the planning from the grassroots.

The construction would end by May 15 and would last 12 months. At least 1,200 casual labourers will be employed.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News