On October 17, 2024, Col. Edith Nakalema, Head of SHIPU, reaffirmed the Unit’s dedication to fighting misinformation while attending the launch of the DisMisFakeNews campaign at Next Media. The event brought together key stakeholders in Uganda’s ongoing effort to combat the growing threat posed by fake news, misinformation, and disinformation.

The campaign launch featured a notable list of attendees, reflecting the collective effort needed to address misinformation. Among the distinguished guests were:

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to the youth to engage in wealth creation to fight unemployment. 

“When you engage in wealth creation you create jobs. The source of jobs is wealth creation,” he emphasised.

The President made the remarks on Saturday 5th October,2024 while meeting a group of youth leaders at State House Entebbe. 

SHIPU continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring a secure and attractive investment environment for both local and international stakeholders. Today, SHIPU had the honor of hosting Ms. Catherine Poran, CEO of the Stanbic Bank Business Incubator, in a productive discussion aimed at further enhancing Uganda’s investment climate.

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has rallied academicians to find lasting solutions to the recurring burden of youth unemployment in Uganda.

According to Col. Nakalema, the rampant unemployment rate in Uganda exacerbated by corruption levels and the failure for the youth to access policy makers, needs concerted efforts of all stakeholders to find both short-term and long-term solutions to tame the likely outcomes.

London, a city renowned for its diplomatic significance, once again played host to a high-profile event on the 6th of September 2024. The 14th UK Africa Business Summit, held at the prestigious Mayfair Hotel, brought together dignitaries and leaders from across Africa under the theme "Africa is Open for Business." The event attracted ministers, business leaders, and senior officials from countries like South Sudan, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond, marking a critical moment for Africa’s economic future.

Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, the head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, has urged Ugandan youths to take responsibility in fighting the pressing issue of corruption.

According to Brig. Gen. Isoke, the youths should reflect on their own contributions towards the fight against the vice.

“As much as you blame the government, what have you done to ensure that corruption is fought? Each one of us has a role to play.”

The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) Head, Col. Edith Nakalema has today met a group of youth and student leaders. 

The meeting that took place today at the unit's offices in Kampala, mainly centred around career guidance to students through technological innovations and how they can use these innovations to solve the problems of society. 

The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) Head, Col. Edith Nakalema and has today held a fruitful meeting with top academicians in the country. 

The meeting held at the SHIPU offices in Kampala, was aimed at brainstorming on how to address the unemployment and wealth creation challenges among the youths in Uganda. 

Speaking as the chief guest at the Uganda Development Bank first cohort graduation of Enterprise Development Program, Col. Edith Nakalema, the head of SHIPU highlighted the indispensable role of strategic leadership in the evolution of MSMEs. In a call to action, she emphasized the critical need for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt strategic leadership and robust business structures, urging them to identify sustainable markets as a cornerstone for growth and transformation into larger enterprises.

SHIPU had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Joe Dashley, the UK Political Counsellor of the British High Commission in Uganda. This significant meeting, held at SHIPU's offices was an opportunity to discuss and explore ways to empower investors through enhanced collaboration between Uganda and the United Kingdom.