Roko Construction 1969 was founded in 1969 by German engineer Max Rohrer and Swiss engineer Rainer Koehler. The company is headquartered in Kawempe, Kampala, with key operations on Bombo Road. It has grown into one of Uganda’s leading construction firms over 55+ years. Roko now operates across East Africa, including Rwanda, Tanzania, and DR Congo. Self-sufficiency in earthmoving, steel fabrication, and ready-mix concrete sets it apart.
The firm has delivered landmark projects shaping Uganda’s infrastructure and skyline. Iconic works include the Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs at Namugongo and its renovations. Other highlights are Mapeera House, DFCU House, Acacia Mall, and Village Mall. Major infrastructure includes Coca-Cola plants, Mulago Cancer Institute, and Nakivubo Treatment Plant. Recent projects feature Parliament upgrades, Entebbe Airport expansions, and Jinja Tourism Institute.
Roko’s focus on quality, safety, innovation, and local talent development drives its success. It holds early ISO 9001 certification and repeated Contractor of the Year awards from UNABSEC. The company has earned multiple Uganda Responsible Investment Excellence Awards. It received the Platinum Award for Quality Excellence in East Africa 2025/2026.