The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has assured investors, the media and the private sector that Uganda will remain stable and fully operational before, during and after the upcoming national elections.
Speaking after a high-level meeting that brought together journalists, editors, private-sector leaders and government agencies, Nakalema said the engagement was aimed at reinforcing stability, continuity and responsible communication during the election period.
“The message remains clear: Uganda is open, operational, and resilient,” Nakalema said. “Our economy does not pause.
Businesses continue to produce, supply chains remain intact, tourism stays active, essential services run uninterrupted and government institutions remain fully prepared to serve.”
The meeting was chaired by Dr. Barirega Akankwasa, Dean of Government Agencies and Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and attended by heads of key public institutions, regulators and representatives from various media houses.
Nakalema emphasized the central role of the media in maintaining national stability, urging journalists to report responsibly during the sensitive election period.
“To the media fraternity: your role is both powerful and patriotic,” she said. “Responsible reporting does more than inform; it reassures citizens, protects jobs, sustains investment, and safeguards Uganda’s image at home and abroad.”
She reaffirmed SHIPU’s mandate to protect investors and all individuals contributing to the country’s economic growth, noting that the unit works closely with security agencies, regulators and the private sector to ensure a safe operating environment.
“At Shield Investors, our mandate is simple and firm: to protect all who add value to Uganda,” Nakalema said.
She called for unity and restraint as the country heads to the polls, cautioning against misinformation and actions that could undermine confidence in the economy.
“Elections are an event; nation-building is a journey,” Nakalema said. “Let us choose responsibility over rumor, unity over division, and progress over pause.”
The engagement comes amid heightened political activity nationwide, as government officials seek to reassure both domestic and foreign stakeholders of continuity and stability throughout the electoral process.
