Wednesday September 23, 2026 - The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) head, Col. Edith Nakalema, has urged Swedish investors to explore opportunities in Uganda, assuring them of government support and mechanisms designed to protect investments and ease access to public institutions.

Col. Nakalema made the remarks during a meeting with the Swedish Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Anna-Maria Olsson, who visited SHIPU alongside the Embassy’s Head of Political, Economic and Commercial Affairs, Lotta Segerström.

KAMPALA, Uganda – September 30, 2026 – Uganda and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening investment and commercial cooperation, with a focus on industrialisation, green transition, e-mobility, agricultural value addition, skills development and trade.

The Netherlands remains one of Uganda’s largest sources of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with more than 200 Dutch-affiliated companies operating in the country, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has said.

Col. Nakalema said Dutch investments have made significant contributions to Uganda’s agriculture and agribusiness, renewable energy, transportation and logistics sectors, among others.

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has commended the directors of Avani Global Agri and Avani Smarts Farm for expanding their investment in Uganda, describing their commitment as a significant contribution to the country's industrialisation, value addition and economic transformation.

The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has today hosted key stakeholders in the manufacturing and digital technology sectors, including officials from Huawei Uganda. 

The engagement was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the government and the private sector to promote investment, innovation and industrial growth.

KAMPALA - Uganda

The State House Investors Protection Unit head, Col. Edith Nakalema has called upon Ugandan professionals to enhance Ethical Leadership and Transformational Excellence in Uganda’s Workplaces.

At the Ascension Day Corporates’ Prayer Breakfast held at All Saints’ Cathedral, corporate leaders, members of the judiciary, clergy, and professionals gathered to reflect on the role of faith, integrity, and ethical leadership in transforming Uganda’s workplaces and institutions.

KAMPALA – The Ugandan government has intensified its push for electric vehicles (EVs), positioning the transition not only as an economic and environmental priority but also as a key step toward improving public health.

Speaking during a high-level meeting at the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema emphasized that reducing reliance on petrol and diesel-powered vehicles could significantly lower the health risks associated with air pollution.

The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has hosted a high-level delegation of executives from nine Danish companies exploring investment opportunities in Uganda’s agriculture, renewable energy, manufacturing, food processing, and vocational training sectors.

The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has reaffirmed Uganda’s readiness to support and protect foreign investment, as interest from Swedish investors continues to grow across key sectors of the economy.

During a meeting held at SHIPU offices, the Head of Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, highlighted Uganda’s increasing appeal to international investors, noting a steady rise in engagements with foreign missions seeking opportunities in the country.

With thousands of charging points planned nationwide and strong government backing, Uganda is positioning itself as East Africa’s electric vehicle frontier — but stakeholders warn that execution will be everything.

Uganda is charting an aggressive course toward clean transportation, with government officials and development partners rallying around a national plan to roll out thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country over the next decade and a half.