A team of senior government officials have come together to pave ways of stemming fraud in the minerals sector. 

During a follow up meeting on gold trade fraud in Uganda held on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) offices in Kampala, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Eng. Irene Batebe said fraudsters mainly deal in gold and a number of investors have fallen victim to fake gold deals. 

The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabanja and the Head of State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema on Friday 15th August 2025 held a high-level meeting with a delegation of foreign investors. 

The meetings held at SHIPU offices and subsequently at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kampala, mainly focused on exploring avenues for trade and investment between Uganda and the respective investors. 

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has today held a fruitful meeting with the British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E Lisa Chesney MBE at the unit's office in Kampala. 

During the meeting, Col. Nakalema informed the Ambassador that SHIPU was set up in May, 2023 for the sole purpose of expediting government services to investors. 

She explained that as a relatively new entity, the mandate of SHIPU is certainly imperative in empowering investors to embark on wealth creation without undue delay. 

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has commended the Youth Platform Africa (YPA) for transforming Uganda through agribusiness.

YPA empowers young people through commercial goat farming, agribusiness training, access to export markets, and financial incentives like the innovative Section B Giveaway Car program.

“As a company we are still growing. We are introducing agro-inputs and we shall soon be in position to supply the full range of agro products and services,” said Col. Nakalema who also serves as the YPA patron.

Today, Col. Ed Naka engaged in a pivotal meeting with Eng. James Kalibbala - Chair, National Standards Council) and Dr. John Patrick Kabayo - Vice Chair. They were joined by Prof. Bruce Kirenga, Principle, College of Health Science, Mak, Prof. Gerald Karyeija – Dean, Uganda Management Institute, Dr. Ezra Muhumuza Rubanda, Executive Director, Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), and representatives from the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, Ms. Charlotte Kirabo and Ms. Hannah Kisakye.

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has today met and held fruitful discussions with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Ambassador John Shama Shaga.

 During the meeting at SHIPU offices in Kampala, Col. Nakalema and her guest engaged in a wide-ranging discussion that focused on boosting investor protection, enhancing bilateral cooperation as well as fostering a secure and enabling environment for Nigerian investors in Uganda. 

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has today intervened in an extortion case involving an employee of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). 

Youth Platform Africa (YPA) stands as a testament to the power of grassroots innovation, resilience, and youth-driven transformation in Uganda. Founded in 2008 as an ordinary village group of just 21 individuals meeting under a tree in Gomba district, YPA has evolved into one of Uganda’s most dynamic youth empowerment organizations, now boasting over 13,000 active members and three fully operational branches across the country.

The Director of Physical Planning at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Mr. Vincent B Byendaimira, and Mr. Tukwasibwe Benard, recently took part in a high-level strategic real estate engagement aimed at fostering investment and development opportunities in Kampala. Hosted by Col. Edith Nakalema, Head of Unit, the meeting welcomed a delegation of Eritrean investors; Mr. Kesete Samuel, MD – Concord Apt. Warsay, Miss. Rahwa Temesgen, a Consultant and Mr. Samuel, GM – Golden View Property, keen on exploring the city’s urban development potential.

Col. Edith Nakalema Asizua, the Head of the State House Investors’ Protection Unit (SHIPU), delivered a remarkable lecture to over 4,300 students and staff at Kitebi Secondary School in Wankulukuku. Her message was clear, powerful, and deeply impactful, resonating with the youth of Uganda who represent the future of our nation.