The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has today hosted key stakeholders in the manufacturing and digital technology sectors, including officials from Huawei Uganda.
The engagement was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the government and the private sector to promote investment, innovation and industrial growth.
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The State House Investors Protection Unit head, Col. Edith Nakalema has called upon Ugandan professionals to enhance Ethical Leadership and Transformational Excellence in Uganda’s Workplaces.
At the Ascension Day Corporates’ Prayer Breakfast held at All Saints’ Cathedral, corporate leaders, members of the judiciary, clergy, and professionals gathered to reflect on the role of faith, integrity, and ethical leadership in transforming Uganda’s workplaces and institutions.
KAMPALA – The Ugandan government has intensified its push for electric vehicles (EVs), positioning the transition not only as an economic and environmental priority but also as a key step toward improving public health.
Speaking during a high-level meeting at the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema emphasized that reducing reliance on petrol and diesel-powered vehicles could significantly lower the health risks associated with air pollution.
The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has hosted a high-level delegation of executives from nine Danish companies exploring investment opportunities in Uganda’s agriculture, renewable energy, manufacturing, food processing, and vocational training sectors.
The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has reaffirmed Uganda’s readiness to support and protect foreign investment, as interest from Swedish investors continues to grow across key sectors of the economy.
During a meeting held at SHIPU offices, the Head of Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, highlighted Uganda’s increasing appeal to international investors, noting a steady rise in engagements with foreign missions seeking opportunities in the country.
With thousands of charging points planned nationwide and strong government backing, Uganda is positioning itself as East Africa’s electric vehicle frontier — but stakeholders warn that execution will be everything.
Uganda is charting an aggressive course toward clean transportation, with government officials and development partners rallying around a national plan to roll out thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country over the next decade and a half.
On 26th February, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected President, Hon. Shillah Ainembabazi and the incoming National Executive Committee of the Uganda National Students’ Association (UNSA Uganda). The event, held in a spirit of celebration and national significance, was also attended by Col. Edith Nakalema, among other distinguished guests.
Uganda has reinforced its standing as one of Africa’s most attractive and secure investment destinations following a high-level UK–UAE–India–Uganda Quadrilateral Trade, Investment & Tourism Engagement, hosted by the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, at the Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda.
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has tipped the youth on intentional fatherhood.
Intentional fatherhood is the proactive, conscious practice of raising children based on deliberate values and long-term goals rather than reactive, impulse-driven habits. It focuses on building deep, secure connections and structured environments to nurture a child’s specific character and emotional needs.
“Many children complain that their parents have abandoned their responsibilities,” she said.
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema and other heads of government agencies have assured the public that the institutions will continue running smoothly throughout the period of elections.
“It's time for all of us to protect our country and ensure a thriving investment climate. We are going to have business as usual during and after elections. We are not going to close, the offices will remain open,” she said.