The forum comes as UWA continues to strengthen partnerships and procurement systems to support conservation. The authority is mandated to conserve and sustainably manage Uganda’s wildlife and protected areas.
Dan Petrie, the Acting Chief of Staff of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, said MCC had signed a $60 million Energy Threshold Program hours earlier. The programme aims to lower high electricity costs and improve reliability by modernising the Energy Regulatory Commission, strengthening electric cooperatives, piloting smart-grid technologies and unlocking domestic capital for power infrastructure.
The course saw participation from 400 trainees, supported by eight instructors from the UPDF 4th Infantry Division and the Patriotic Corp. Gulu College of Health Sciences, a government-funded institution.
The meeting marks a pivotal moment in strengthening the ties between the two nations, as both military leaders expressed their commitment to enhancing security cooperation and fostering peace in the East African region.
"The UPDF has greatly benefited from the training support provided by the Global Security Service Group, and we are grateful for this fruitful partnership," Maj Gen Bakasumba said.