Uganda, March 28 -- The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) has partnered with Chubu University and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to set up the country's first African Grey Parrots Conservation Centre.

UWEC officials say this is a "new milestone in wildlife conservation and education."

The centre was on Wednesday handed over to UWEC in a ceremony attended by partners from Chubu University in Japan, a delegation from JICA and UWEC officials.

UWEC Executive Director Dr James Musinguzi said the initiative will help in advancing scientific knowledge through research, promoting community engagement, and fostering a culture of conservation.

"By providing a dedicated space for research and education, we a...