Transforming Uganda’s National Parks: UWA Receives Modern Equipment For Roads & Ecosystem Restoration

By Frank Kamuntu

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has received a fleet of road construction and maintenance equipment procured under the IFPA-CD World Bank Project, a move expected to strengthen infrastructure development and improve access across Uganda’s protected areas.

The handover ceremony was held on June 15, 2026, at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe, where the contracted suppliers officially handed over the equipment to UWA.

Under the project, UWA contracted M/s Mantrac Uganda Limited and M/s Muhick International Limited to supply a range of road maintenance and construction machinery, including four excavators, three motor graders, four tractors with accessories, and four bulldozers.

So far, eleven machines have been delivered, comprising three motor graders, four excavators, and four tractors with accessories. The equipment will be deployed to key conservation areas, including Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. These machines will support road maintenance, infrastructure improvement, and operational efficiency within the protected areas.

The acquisition comes at a time when UWA, under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi, is implementing several initiatives aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and strengthening conservation efforts in Uganda’s national parks. These initiatives include the construction of water dams to provide reliable water sources for wildlife during dry seasons, the removal of invasive plant species, and the maintenance of roads and tracks to facilitate conservation and tourism activities.

While handing over the machinery to UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi, the suppliers thanked the Authority for the opportunity to undertake the assignment and reaffirmed their commitment to delivering the remaining equipment before the end of June 2026, in accordance with the contract terms.

In his remarks, Dr. Musinguzi commended the suppliers for fulfilling their contractual obligations and delivering the equipment within the agreed timeframe.

He noted that the machinery will play a critical role in opening and maintaining tracks within protected areas, removing invasive plant species, and improving access for conservation management and tourism operations.

Dr. Musinguzi further emphasized that the equipment will significantly strengthen UWA’s capacity to maintain road networks, enhance accessibility, and improve operational efficiency across conservation areas.

He added that the machinery will also support habitat management interventions and contribute to the effective implementation of UWA’s conservation mandate by ensuring that protected areas are adequately equipped to undertake critical infrastructure and ecosystem management activities.

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