The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has underscored the role of transparency and accountability in promoting investments in a country. 

According to Col. Nakalema, investor confidence hinges on predictable regulation, fair processes and robust oversight. 

“Transparent governance reduces risk perception, lowers borrowing costs and mobilizes capital whereas accountability mechanisms deter misuse, thus strengthening institutional trust,” she said. 

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has emphasized that coordination is crucial among government institutions if they are to tackle the emerging social needs of the younger generation. 

Government officials led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Ms. Lynette Bagonza and the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema have today met and held fruitful discussions with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) owners. 

The public interface held at SHIPU offices in Kampala, focused on forging a way forward in overcoming the unnecessary delays in the certification of products by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). 

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has today met and held fruitful discussions with the leaders of government agencies. 

The meeting held at SHIPU offices in Kampala mainly focused on goals and strategies for promoting Uganda’s national development. 

Col. Nakalema revealed that Uganda’s growth aspirations encapsulated in the National Development Plan IV (NDPIV) aim to accelerate the socio-economic transformation of the country. 

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.