diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/pygobject/3.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/pygobject/3.nix
index c80d7a6dda56..f1dff5b24e31 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/pygobject/3.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/pygobject/3.nix
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
 
   propagatedBuildInputs = [
     pycairo
+    gobject-introspection # e.g. try building: python3Packages.urwid python3Packages.pydbus
   ];
 
   mesonFlags = [