VAAL Uganda

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting the CEO of League of East African Directors at our offices. As a token of appreciation for our participation and support of the convention, we received a commemorative gift from the LEAD team. We’re grateful to have been part of the conversation shaping business and leadership across the region, and we appreciate the LEAD team for the thoughtful visit. @LEAD_EA

ROI doesn’t always tell the full story from face value. In this clip, Ibrahim reacts to the pricing gap between real estate in Uganda and Turkey and how the difference is more striking than expected. Watch the full breakdown in Episode 2 of The Property Square Podcast to listen in more. Full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/XFyYfleqpk8?si…

Luxury real estate can build wealth, but only when it’s approached with the right strategy. In this session, our senior property consultant Kenzy Kiiza breaks down the most common investment mistakes to avoid in luxury condominium real estate, from emotional buying and ignoring developer track records to misjudging location, amenities, and true ROI. If you’re investing in off-plan or completed luxury apartments, this conversation helps you understand how experienced investors think and what actually drives long-term value in a market like Kampala. Thursday 14th May, 2026 | 1PM EAT Live on Instagram Join us live and bring your questions ready to be answered.

A week shy of my first anniversary as CEO at @AbsaUganda, I found myself on a panel discussing Dr. Martin Oduor-Otieno’s brilliant book on the humanized leader at the 2026 LEAD convention. The timing felt almost poetic because looking back, this year has been about both the map (for direction) and the mirror (for reflection) for me as a leader. Twenty years as a trader trained me for speed with quick decisions and fast moves, so my map is quite clear. But leading an institution demands a slightly more different rhythm. I now keep a mirror close, invite my colleagues and the Board to challenge me, and constantly ask whether am I demanding of others what I won't do myself. People hear what you say, but they replicate what you do so you cannot lead others until you first master yourself. Growth in leadership is most often found in the humility to ask questions and the empathy to understand that every person interprets leadership through their own unique lens. I am deeply grateful for the board and my colleagues in their different capacities for this opportunity.

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@MercedesBenzUSA We know a basement this would look good in 🫶

Setting a new standard.

The Bridge Kololo (The Sky Bridge): Two towers. One sky bridge. Absolutely zero excuses not to invest 👀🌉 This is VAAL Real Estate's "The Bridge Kololo" which just broke ground in November 2025. It's the developers second project after the Cadenza. It has 2 towers of 12 floors each connected by a SKYBRIDGE café & lounge overlooking Lake Victoria Its going to have 200 apartments: studios to 3-beds 25 amenities: rooftop cinema, heated pool, co-working, private cinema Studio units start from $86,000. Located at Impala Avenue Plot 13, Kololo - Kampala's most prestigious diplomatic neighborhood. Kampala is building like never before 🇺🇬🔥📍 #TheBridgeKololo #SkyBridge #AfricaRising #KampalaSkyline #RealEstateUganda

Twenty-five ways to live. One address. Infinite combinations. This is us building lifestyle, not just apartments. Own all twenty-five at The Bridge, from just $86,000 in the heart of Kololo.

But this is philosophy, not list: everything connects. Your workout flows into steam, which flows into meditation, which flows into juice bar, which flows into fire pit conversation. You’re never isolated; you’re moving through an ecosystem where one luxury choice leads naturally to the next. This is apartment resort living, your normal includes what others budget vacations to experience.

Most luxury apartments give you a gym and a pool and call it complete: we gave you twenty-five ways to live. The Bridge isn’t a building with amenities, it’s a resort with apartments inside it.

Wishing all mothers a beautiful and well-deserved Mother’s Day.

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@VAALUganda Great great work VAAL…requesting to sibcontract in interior designing and execution

Five floors above the basement, Cadenza Residence is already changing the way the area looks, yet the tower has barely started to rise. With the three elevated basement levels beneath us, the structure already rises nearly eight levels into the skyline, and from up here, the city already feels expansive.

Cadenza Residences is no longer just emerging from the ground; it is beginning to announce itself on Kampala’s skyline. Five floors complete. Nineteen more to rise. The ascent has only just begun.

The views stretch endlessly in every direction, towering above the surrounding structures, yet this is still only the beginning of a 25-floor ascent. Right now, the team is preparing the fifth-floor slab, with steel reinforcement carefully placed and every detail reflecting the scale and ambition of what Cadenza is becoming. This makes the moment even more remarkable, knowing how much higher we still have to go.

Amenities look good on paper. But do they actually make you money? This Thursday, our senior property consultant Joy Mwesigwa gets into whether amenities genuinely increase ROI or just inflate the price tag. From rental demand and tenant retention to long-term value, we’re breaking down what truly pays off and what’s just marketing. Thursday 7th May, 2026 | 1PM EAT Live on Instagram Join us live and bring your questions ready to be answered.

Last week on Thursday, 30th April 2026, we had the opportunity to stand alongside industry leaders who are actively shaping the future of business and leadership. Being a sponsor meant being part of meaningful conversations around growth, responsibility, and the real impact of leadership in today’s world. The insights shared, the discussions held, and the connections made all pointed to one thing, strong leadership is built on clarity, trust, and the ability to adapt. We appreciate the organizers, speakers, and everyone who contributed to making the convention a success. It was a valuable experience, and we’re proud to have been part of it. Here’s to building forward, together.

Work is more than what we do. It’s how we build, how we serve, how we create impact. This Labour Day, we honour the individuals whose effort quietly shapes the world around us.

Our Instagram Live Sessions are back! This Thursday, our property consultant Jaimie Karekaho breaks down how apartment living is actually evolving and what that means for you as a buyer or investor. We get into what’s driving demand today, how modern developments are being shaped, and where real opportunity is starting to shift. Thursday 30th April | 1PM EAT Live on Instagram Turn on notifications so that you don't miss a thing.