Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has acquired a set of road construction and maintenance machinery purchased through the IFPA-CD World Bank Project to enhance infrastructure development and improve access within protected areas. The official handover took place on June 15, 2026, at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe, where the contracted suppliers formally transferred the equipment to UWA.

As part of the project, UWA engaged M/s Mantrac Uganda Limited and M/s Muhick International Limited to provide road maintenance and construction machinery, including four excavators, three motor graders, four tractors with accessories, and four bulldozers. So far, eleven machines comprising three motor graders, four excavators, and four tractors with accessories have been delivered. These will be deployed in key conservation sites such as Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park to support road upkeep, infrastructure enhancement, and operational efficiency.

During the handover, the suppliers expressed gratitude to UWA for the opportunity and pledged to deliver the remaining equipment by the end of June 2026, in accordance with the contract terms.

UWA’s Executive Director, Dr. James Musinguzi, praised the suppliers for meeting their contractual commitments and delivering the machinery on schedule. He highlighted that the equipment will be vital for opening and maintaining trails within protected areas, removing invasive plant species, and improving access for conservation management and tourism activities. He further noted that the machinery will boost UWA’s ability to maintain road networks, enhance accessibility, and improve operations across conservation zones, which will also help boosting tourism.