Ugandans have been tasked to appreciate the milestone achieved in the country’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) sector for more progress. 

“We need Ugandans to come on board and appreciate these innovations. The future is here,” said Hon. Monica Musenero, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The Minister made the remarks on Monday, 16th June, 2025, during the 1st National Science Summit held at Kololo Independence Grounds. 

It was an insightful evening at the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) as we hosted the Hon. Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. His visit provided a valuable platform for strategic dialogue on strengthening Uganda’s legal framework to foster a more secure and attractive environment for investors.

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has today met and held fruitful discussions with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, Her Excellency Frederieke Quispel. 

During the meeting held at the unit's office in Kampala, Col. Nakalema thanked Ambassador Quispel for reaching out and engaging her office on matters related to investment. 

The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) hosted a high-level courtesy call from representatives of Patel Infrastructure Limited, a renowned Indian infrastructure development company, on a mission to explore investment opportunities in Uganda’s green energy sector. The delegation was led by Mr. Krunal Arvindbhai Patel, Director Strategic Business Development, and Mr. Nitin R. Patel, Director Finance, accompanied by Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Director General of the Indian Business Forum Uganda.

Despite other countries where tourism tends to come to a standstill due to election orchestrated violence, Col. Nakalema says the case will be different for Uganda, therefore encouraging more tourists to continue planning to visit the country.

“In Uganda, we prioritise the protection of investors who include the tourists because they play a big role in supporting our economy.  I can assure you all that the country is peaceful, and we are working to maintain the status even during the forthcoming elections,” she said.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the Youth Platform Africa (YPA) for their remarkable journey of transformation and expansion in agri-business.

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has tasked the National Building Review Board (NBRB) to make good use of their Building Industry Management System (BIMS) to overcome unnecessary bureaucracy and eliminate wrong elements from the construction sector.

“Through automation, we shall be able to speed up the approval process and improve revenue. This will ensure effective service delivery. The BIMS will help us move together by swiftly driving building control activities,” she said.

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has today met and held discussions with the leadership of Muteesa I Royal University Students Guild. 

During a meeting that was held at the Offices of SHIPU in Kampala, Col. Nakalema assured the student leaders that they are vital investors in the academic sphere, and they play a crucial role in ensuring that the country achieves the much-desired socio-economic transformation. 

Earlier today, a high-level delegation from KH Mobility Co Ltd, led by Chairman Mr. Lee Kyo-Hyong and Vice Chairman Mr. Kyunghoo Kim, who also serves as Chairman of the Korean Association Uganda, paid a courtesy visit to the State House Investment and Privatisation Unit (SHIPU). The visit was part of their broader consultations with various agencies in Uganda’s investment ecosystem.

Today at SHIPU, we successfully mediated a dispute between Mr. Gibbs Kibwola and Mr. Farouk Kisambira, an indigenous investor in real estate development.

SHIPU’s intervention arose from a year-long disagreement over the sale of a condominium property valued at UGX 250 million in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. After a protracted discussion, we assisted the two parties in exploring options, ultimately enabling them to reach a mutually agreeable resolution.