- Contractor of the Year 2025Uganda Construction Excellence Awards (UCEA), presented by the Uganda National Association of Builders, Suppliers and Engineering Contractors (UNABSEC). Awarded on December 12, 2025, at a grand ceremony held at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, under the theme “Building Resilient and Sustainable Construction Businesses for Uganda’s Future.” This top honor recognizes ROKO’s outstanding performance across multiple dimensions: exceptional innovation in project execution, unmatched professionalism and leadership, superior quality of workmanship, high levels of customer satisfaction, and strong commitment to sustainable construction practices. In 2025 alone, we successfully handed over landmark national projects such as the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) in Jinja, the Ministry of Finance Headquarters, and significant phases of major infrastructure developments—demonstrating our capacity to handle complex, high-impact works while prioritizing environmental responsibility and community benefit. Commenting on the award, ROKO’s Chairperson and Managing Director, Mark Koehler, stated: “This recognition reflects our long-standing commitment to quality, professionalism, and delivering value to Uganda’s infrastructure sector. It belongs to our dedicated team, partners, and clients who share our vision of building a resilient future.”
- Platinum Award for Quality Excellence 2025/2026East African Brand Quality Awards. Bestowed in October 2025 in Kampala, this prestigious Platinum-level honor celebrates ROKO as a Leading Construction Company in East Africa. The award highlights our strict adherence to international quality standards, continuous improvement processes, adoption of cutting-edge technologies, rigorous in-house quality controls (including material testing and ISO-aligned systems), and delivery of projects that consistently exceed client expectations in safety, durability, and performance. It reaffirms our regional leadership, showcasing how we integrate sustainable building practices, energy-efficient designs, and client-centric approaches across Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and other markets. This recognition motivates us to maintain our position at the forefront of quality-driven construction in the East African Community.
- Uganda Responsible Investment Mark of Excellence Award (2022 & Ongoing Recognition) Presented for our exemplary contributions to sustainable development, ethical business practices, community impact, and alignment with global responsibility standards. This award, rooted in principles from the United Nations Global Compact, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Uganda’s National Development Plan, honors companies that promote worker rights, eliminate discrimination, combat corruption, protect the environment, pay taxes responsibly, engage in meaningful corporate social responsibility (CSR), and deliver high-quality services. ROKO has built a legacy of responsible investment—seen in our skills training programs for local youth, environmental initiatives (waste reduction, recycling, low-carbon materials), support for community projects, and consistent ethical conduct in public and private tenders. Building on earlier wins in the Uganda Responsible Investment (URI) Awards (e.g., Best Building Construction Company in 2013 and 2014), the 2022 Mark of Excellence continues to affirm our role in fostering a prosperous, inclusive Uganda. We view this as an ongoing commitment, not a one-time achievement.
- Multiple Sector Recognitions & Industry Rankings
- Consistent placement among the top 5 construction firms in Uganda across independent industry rankings and client surveys.
- Frequent client commendations and testimonials for on-time, on-budget delivery of high-profile national projects, including government headquarters, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Recognition for innovation in self-sufficiency (in-house ready-mix concrete, precast production, steel fabrication, and MEP capabilities), which minimizes delays, enhances quality control, and supports local employment.
- Ongoing praise for our zero-harm safety culture, green building contributions, and partnerships that drive economic growth in East and Central Africa.
Awards & Recognition Our commitment to excellence has earned prestigious accolades from industry bodies, reflecting our dedication to quality, innovation, and responsibility.
Key Awards
- Contractor of the Year 2025 — Uganda Construction Excellence Awards (UCEA), presented by the Uganda National Association of Builders, Suppliers and Engineering Contractors (UNABSEC). Recognized for outstanding performance in innovation, professionalism, quality, and sustainable practices.
- Platinum Award for Quality Excellence 2025/2026 — East African Brand Quality Awards, honoring our adherence to international standards and continuous improvement.
- Uganda Responsible Investment Mark of Excellence Award (2022 & ongoing recognition) — For contributions to sustainable development, community impact, and ethical business practices.
- Multiple Sector Recognitions — Consistent top rankings in Uganda’s construction industry lists (e.g., top 5 firms) and client commendations for on-time, on-budget delivery of national projects.
- Contractor of the Year 2025 Uganda Construction Excellence Awards (UCEA) – Honored for innovation, professionalism, quality, and sustainable practices.