UWEC staff and their Japanese visitors

They include Mr. Noriya Saito an animal curator from Yokohama Zoological Gardens. Also Dr. Akinori Azumano, a Vet doctor with Nogeyama Zoological Gardens. Ms. Noriaya Saitos, also an animal curator but from Zooasia and Ms. Maya Takahashi, an education officer at Kanazawa Zoological Gardens are also part of the team.For the centre to achieve its roles and mandates there is close partnership with distinguished organizations. UWEC is in partnership with JICA Uganda and JICA Yokohama, with a three year contract where staff is exchanged to gain technical knowledge.

PICTORIAL

The zoologists pose with UWEC animal keepers and Vet doctors.

The Japanese zoologists share ideas with administration, education and animal department staff.

UWEC Education and Information manager, Mr. James Musinguzi hands over a gift pack to Dr. Akinori Azumano, the zoologists’ team leader.