The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has today met and held discussions with officials from the Indian Business Forum. 

The officials were led by the forum’s Director General Mr. Rajesh Kumar. 

During the meeting, Col. Nakalema assured the investors that the unit which was established in May,2023 by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni aims at simplifying processes and creating a transparent, corruption-free investment landscape in Uganda. 

In its unwavering commitment to fostering a conducive investment climate, SHIPU has once again demonstrated its pivotal role in resolving disputes and enhancing investor confidence. The Head of Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, presided over a successful mediation between Hajji Twaha, a local landowner, and Mr. Abdelrahman Mamdouh, a foreign investor representing Tabaraka Foundation, culminating in an amicable resolution that satisfied both parties.

The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has kicked off 2025 with significant strides in fostering economic growth and facilitating transformative partnerships. On Monday 6th January 2025, the Head of Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, held a productive meeting with JIT MAT (U), a leading regional investment powerhouse, spearheaded by their CEO, Eng. David Moller.

The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has been awarded for their innovation- the Electronic Investors Protection Portal (EIPP).

The unit was recognised with a special Award for its innovation that tackles a special problem in Africa during the Innovative Management Awards held during the 43rd African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) round table conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala on Thursday 28th November 2024. 

Graduate unemployment in Uganda remains a pressing issue, with figures reported by various experts as high as 80 per cent. 

However, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) states that the graduate unemployment rate currently stands at 15.2 per cent.

Speaking at a high-level meeting held at Makerere University on November 21, 2024, UBOS Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Vincent Fred Ssenono, attributed the challenge to the increasing number of graduates entering the labour market.

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has implored young lawyers to serve with integrity in order to make Uganda a better country. 

“I assure you that the one thing that can make Uganda a better County to live in is you, the young people who should come together, form groups that are determined to make positive contributions to our national development,” she said. 

Col. Nakalema made the remarks today while meeting young lawyers under their organisation, Young Lawyers Network (YLN) at SHIPU offices in Kampala. 

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has today met and held discussions with officials from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)- Uganda Chapter. 

During a meeting held at SHIPU offices in Kampala, Col. Nakalema thanked the association members for their efforts in helping to protect the financial resources of Uganda. 

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has called upon stakeholders in Uganda’s mining sector to protect and promote the sector in order to present a significant opportunity for driving the country's economic growth, industrialization, job creation and increased foreign exchange earnings. 

 She said this will boost Uganda’s national development. 

In an exciting development, Col. Edith Nakalema, Head of SHIPU, was interviewed by Karen Hernandez, a senior journalist at Forbes Africa and Country Director of PENRESA, a multinational branding agency. The interview shed light on Uganda's substantial progress in empowering both foreign and domestic investors, reinforcing the country’s status as a dynamic hub for economic growth in the region.

On October 2, 2024, Col. Edith Nakalema, head of SHIPU held a productive meeting with Mr. Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, the country's largest taxpayer. The interaction focused on enhancing collaboration between SHIPU and MTN Uganda to promote investment and economic growth.