Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) Director of Legal Services, Mr. Frank Rusa, has underscored a need for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to support the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) in creating a conducive investment climate in Uganda.

While commenting on the Electronic Investors Protection Portal (EIPP) shortly after he paid a courtesy visit to the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema at her offices at Plot 51B Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero in Kampala, Mr. Rusa also commended the functionality of the EIPP for being a user-friendly portal that addresses investor-related needs.

“I think the various institutions that are listed as key partners need to also use their websites to talk about this portal so that they encourage the various audiences to get to know this portal because it is very good for our country and the advantage it gives has a multiplier effect,” Mr. Rusa said.

He immediately added, “So the publicizing of this portal should not just be the role of the State House Investors Protection Unit, but it should be for all Ugandans who want to see foreign investment in our country and want to see development.”

As he encouraged all citizens to support government initiatives to improve Uganda’s investments, Mr. Rusa reiterated the need to popularize the EIPP site.

“I must say that I have been extremely impressed that right now you can get a one-stop portal that explains the story of Uganda. Anyone outside Uganda who is interested in knowing about Uganda can now just go to one place and get very useful information. Many links can lead you to anything you need to know,” Mr. Rusa said.

He added: “And it is very comprehensive; it has an interactive part whereby you can ask questions and get immediate answers, and I like the fact that it is connected with various agencies that are now working together to promote investor confidence. I think it’s a good innovation, and I think it’s going to go a long way to improve investor confidence in the country and also give us returns on foreign investment in our nation.”