The Japanese government has on Tuesday, reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with the government of Uganda through a significant contribution to emergency services, donating seven modern fire trucks to the Uganda Police Force under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).
The fleet was officially handed over by Takuya Sasayama, Ambassador of Japan to Uganda, to the Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Health Uganda headquarters in Wandegeya, Kampala.
While receiving the equipment, IGP Byakagaba, noted that the addition of the seven fire trucks will significantly strengthen the operational capacity of the Police’s Fire Prevention and Rescue Services.
Byakagaba emphasized that the new fleet will be deployed across the districts of Tororo, Mpigi, Kiryandongo, Lira, Bundibugyo, Iganga, and Luwero.
According to the IGP, this enhancement is expected to improve emergency response times and strengthen efforts to safeguard lives and property across these regions.
“This continued support is a clear demonstration that Japan remains a committed partner in Uganda’s pursuit of safety and human security,” he said.
Byakagaba further expressed profound gratitude to the Government of Japan and the Embassy of Japan for their sustained and unwavering support to the Uganda Police Force.
This latest donation builds on a series of contributions made under the GGP initiative over the years.
In 2020, the Uganda Police Force received four fire trucks, one rescue truck, and one command vehicle.
More recently, in March 2025, Japan provided an additional five fire trucks and one ambulance, alongside ongoing capacity-building support.
The continued collaboration between Japan and Uganda underscores a shared commitment to strengthening emergency response systems and enhancing community safety through practical, grassroots-focused interventions.
