SHIPU Says German Envoy's Visit Could Strengthen Investment Ties

What the report says

The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) says a visit by Germany’s new ambassador to Uganda could help deepen economic cooperation and draw more German investment into the country. The discussion took place during a courtesy call in Kampala by Ambassador Sigrid Ingelore Luise Sommer, who met SHIPU head Col. Edith Nakalema and other officials. The meeting also included representatives from institutions such as the National Planning Authority and the Uganda Export Promotion Board.

SHIPU said Uganda and Germany already have longstanding ties, with German firms and development agencies active in areas such as agriculture, logistics, vocational education, renewable energy, rural development and electric mobility. Nakalema cited companies and projects including Bayer, DHL, GIZ and Gogo Electric as examples of German-linked activity or support in Uganda. She said the ambassador’s visit offered an opportunity to expand cooperation and encourage additional foreign direct investment.

The unit also used the meeting to explain its role in protecting investors. SHIPU was created in 2023 to help ensure that investors and other wealth creators are not delayed or frustrated by public officials, and it works with agencies such as the anti-corruption unit, the Inspectorate of Government and police when handling complaints. Nakalema pointed to the Uganda Investors Protection Portal, launched in 2023, as a tool for investor inquiries and due diligence. More broadly, the report reflects Uganda’s effort to position itself as a more accessible destination for foreign capital, especially in sectors tied to jobs, skills and industrial growth.