Colonel Edith Nakalema
Colonel Edith Nakalema
Head, State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Republic of Uganda
Colonel Edith Nakalema leads the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), the Government of Uganda’s dedicated mechanism for safeguarding investor interests and fast-tracking resolution of investment-related challenges. Appointed by the President, she oversees the operationalisation of Uganda’s Electronic Investors Protection Portal (EIPP)—a digital platform that facilitates transparency, accountability, and timely support to both domestic and international investors.
Under her leadership, SHIPU plays a central role in strengthening investor confidence, addressing bureaucratic bottlenecks, and coordinating high-level inter-agency support to unlock stalled or delayed investment projects. Her unit serves as a strategic interface between investors and key government institutions including Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), Ministry of Finance, and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
At the UK–Africa Business Summit 2025, Colonel Nakalema is championing Uganda’s commitment to creating a secure, transparent, and investor-friendly environment, while engaging with UK partners to promote ease of doing business and cross-border commercial collaboration.
Thursday | Monday - Thur 11th & 15th–17th Sept | Pre- & Post Engagements
Special Reflections & Diplomatic Engagement
As part of the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025, delegates have the exclusive opportunity to host or meet VIP speakers, ministers, business leaders, and institutional partners in targeted one-to-one or small group sessions.
These meetings are designed to provide:
Direct access to decision-makers and industry leaders from East Africa, the UK, and the Commonwealth.
Sector-specific discussions tailored to your business or investment priorities.
Opportunities to explore partnerships, secure investment commitments, and advance trade deals.
Delegates available for pre- and post-summit meetings include:
🔷 Finance, Banking & Investment
- Hon. Matia Kasaija – Minister of Finance and Economic Development
- Hon. Amos Lugoloobi – State Minister for Finance, Planning
- Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba – Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Uganda
- Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi – Permanent Secretary & Secretary to the Treasury
- Julius Kakeeto – Managing Director, PostBank Uganda
- Irene Mutyaba Kabiri – Corporate Banking Director, Absa Bank Uganda
- Dr. Christine Charity Mwebesa – Presidential Assistant for Economic Affairs
🔷 Infrastructure, Transport & Urban Development
- Hon. Francis Ecweru – Minister of State for Works and Transport
- Prince Juuko Richard – Ministry of Lands & Urban Development
🔷 Energy, Natural Resources & Environment
- Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa – Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
- Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment
🔷 Trade, Industry & Chambers
- Hon. Francis Mwebesa – Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
🔷 Tourism, Culture & Creative Industries
- Juliana Kagwa – Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Tourism Board
- Susan Nsibirwa – Managing Director, Nation Media Group | Monitor Publications
🔷 Science, Technology & Innovation / Digital Economy
- Dr. Monica Musenero – Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation
- Badru Ntege – Founder/Director, NFT Consult Ltd
🔷 Governance, Policy & Diplomacy
- Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga – 1st Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for East Africa
- Maj. Gen. Apollo Kasiita Gowa – Director, Citizenship and Immigration, Uganda
- General David Muhoozi – Minister of State for Internal Affairs
🔷 City Development & Local Governance
- Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki – Executive Director, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
How to Participate:
Delegates wishing to host or book one-to-one meetings with VIP participants are encouraged to register their interest early. Pre- and post-summit sessions have limited availability and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.