Kampala protests: H.E Museveni's trusted UPDF lady officer Col Edith Nakalema meets youth leaders

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) Col. Edith Nakalema has today held a fruitful meeting with youth leaders.
During the meeting that was held at the unit's offices in Kampala, Col. Nakalema and the youth leaders discussed how they can fight corruption in the country through the right procedures.
The National Youth Council of Uganda Chairperson, Mr. Jacob Eyeru thanked Col. Nakalema for her strong fight against corruption. He also requested her to engage the President on the issue of the youths who were arrested on 23rd July, 2024 as they tried to march to Parliament in protest against corruption.
“As the Chief fighter of corruption, we request you to talk to the President to pardon them. The President has been at the forefront of the fight against corruption, even arresting some of his own,” Mr. Eyeru noted.
He also pledged their willingness to work with President Yoweri Museveni and the government to deal with corruption in the right way.
“We request for a platform where the President can engage the youths in the fight against corruption. We also agree with the narrative that yes to the fight against corruption and no to disruption of public peace.”
On her part, Col. Nakalema informed the youth leaders that she appreciates the fact that everyone is disgusted by the rampant corruption in the country and it's a responsibility of every Ugandan to fight it but in a right way.
“We should fight corruption but do it in a right way and don't disrupt other people who are going about their businesses,” she cautioned.
“I want you, the young people, to lead the fight against corruption. You still have this country in your hands and we are here to ensure how you can organise our country better,” she urged.
Col. Nakalema further assured the youth leaders that the arrested protesters will be set free.
“They will definitely come out of prison, but they should know that they should follow the law. They should listen to the guidance of the leaders. We want you to follow the right procedures,” she asserted.
“We are standing on our mandate of protecting the lives and property of Ugandans as well as preserving the peace we have in the country. That is why they were arrested but they will come out. We want them to express their views in a very organised manner,” she added.
Col. Nakalema also rallied the youth to continue fighting corruption in the country but starting from where they are.
“The fight against corruption is still on, it has not stopped. I request you to sit with your district youth leaders, agree on what you want the President to know. I will forward the concerns to him so that he can find ways of engaging you.”
Col. Nakalema also requested the youth leaders to be Ambassadors in informing the public that the government is eliminating corruption by leveraging technology.
She said the President has put up a number of measures to fight corruption such as the Electronic Investors Protection Portal that protects investors from falling into hands of wrong elements who ask for bribes and delay investments in the country.
Mr. Gerald Baganzi, an official from Youth Advocacy Foundation-Uganda told Col. Nakalema that they advocate for good governance through the fight of corruption.
“We are more of a watchdog agency that watches over institutions that deliver services to Ugandans.”
Mr. Abbas Luyombo, a lawyer and Lecturer at Makerere University said the government should listen to the cries of the youths who are protesting against corruption and come up with end goals that have tangible results.
“We should find a middle ground to allow the people to express their anger without hurting anyone. The government should engage the youth and take action so that they feel that their voices are being heard,” Mr. Luyombo said.
Mr. Obbo Johnson Emmanuel also requested Col. Nakalema to help them meet the President to air out their views regarding the fight against corruption.
“We are requesting that you schedule a day that we meet the President, and we dialogue on issues affecting the youths,” he said.
On the other hand, Mr. Mike wadada, an official from the Youth challenge for Change informed Col. Nakalema that they are a policy advocacy firm that aims at helping the youth to get involved in the money economy and benefit from government poverty alleviation programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM).
“We ensure that there's proper allocation of PDM funds and that the youths benefit from the program. We work with focal people in the districts to create awareness among the youth regarding the PDM project,” he said.
“We also sensitise the youths to get involved in lucrative enterprises like commercial agriculture.”

[@buyletugandalimited2118]

Article 29 of Uganda's constitution gives every person the freedoms of speech and expression as well as the freedom to publicly assemble and demonstrate in a peaceful manner.✍️

[@aplokimo405]

Listening from kenya 🇰🇪 we are watching

[@pastorgideontruzindaminist8746]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mosesmuhoozi8133]

Kenya has no security, everyone doing whatever they want and they say that is democracy😂😂😂😂😂, it's not uganda , our country have an order

[@janetbahizi9996]

Yes, back up Madam Edith Nakalema's office. We need her to resume rhe fight!!! She is very sober, respectful, and she can work with the president and his team very well.

[@naturindaeric8803]

Thanks Afande Edith Nakarema ❤❤ Salute

[@NamukisaRuth-e3v]

Just tell us that you went to meet that Lady, to only eat, drink and then get envelopes, but not on the cause, wabula mulidemu ensi yamwe olukwe.

[@lawrencemusana8425]

😂😂😂PLAYING FOR THE GALLERY🎉🎉

[@LwegabaDavid]

Owooo if big numbers is the isue then the youths will go and protest in the bush

[@honyasin1039]

AAA must resign

[@Tumulee]

You man your young even in the thinking. I mean you don't know what your saying.

[@LwegabaDavid]

@@Tumulee I think u misconstrued my message to our gvt ,,

[@georgewilliam381]

Plse you're making the Dictator proud don't request Museveni, jst ask the courts to do their work simple

[@NamukisaRuth-e3v]

Your very right

[@Tumulee]

Afande salute madam. I don't know whether you will see my comment. Afande tell our Mzee that you abandoned wanainchi . All these shouldnt be happening. Tell Mzee sitting in state house only will not take Uganda anywhere. I remember when he used to go down on the ground listening to the problems of wanainchi himself Uganda was fair. Mwijutse obwa Kamukuzi na Kaceeka Mbarara Kinoni Rwampala ..... But he forgot what brought him from Luwero triangle he is now the President but not a leader That is why everything is turning alternatively and it's the beginning. Afande your agree with me that corruption in Uganda is done by big people even more than you Afande Nakarema. You and me agree that some of these strong corruption gangsters are invisible meaning they are Ghosts Afande how will you fight those Ghosts while your still human being in the housing called Nakalema in the front of corrupt monsters that are Ghosts??? Say may be your not a soldier Nakalema na Mzee eihanga muryitsire ryafwa haza. Ahabwanyu. Your acting like civilians kumbe your Generals na Colonels. What I want to mean Afande Nakalema please to fight corruption in Uganda you must be a ghost first that is simple. And Mzee should stop announcements on media that how Nakalema is going to hit you As if Mzee is a civilian. Ask him when he wanted to carry out mobile operation watatu watatu in semito , kapeka ... did he first make announcements?? Any way how did they solve the problems of corruption and those who airlining their views??? Akafuni kakabura ??? No Uganda is diminishing in every sector because of Mzee Kukwata ebintu mama mama haza tezaza mwojo. Uganda is a very rich country but because of poor management of you leaders Uganda is diminishing kabisa. Tell Mzee That " iyo wirengagije , ukanibagirwa aho waturutse ntanubwo wakwibuka aho ugeze nahujya ni mugicuku. Mzee yishe Uganda arayirimbuye ubwe. Just show this massage to Mzee he knows , he knows the language. May be he can wake up and see.

[@MugumeMark-s3c]

But funds meant to equip hospitals with medicine and other equipment is being swindled day and night.

[@najumasusan5535]

Gen Edith tell grand JJAJA that we pray that you finish corruption out from government institutions

[@najumasusan5535]

Okay thank but I request the gen Edith also stop involving our loved army in this issues cause I myself I think our army is still doing good in Uganda

[@PeterKanyankole]

Am sure these young people are going to be give a chance to see the president

[@allenmichael7722]

What kind of meeting is this where you the leaders are busy filling your stomach

[@sharonmusiimenta8616]

She fought one case of abuse of office embezzlement where I was part of in 2007. Not even abribe would stop her from by then the anti corruption court was just newly openened. Waw ! In a nut shel I witnessed her convict us and am one witness with out fear that fell prey of her hand of conviction in Anticorruption court … served sentence in Luzira came out Avery responsible citizen… she is anosense lady if yr in her hands expect justice …

[@ssempijjafredrick]

Madam Nakalema I appreciate the good work your doing but if you know that you love this country with all your heart tell Mr Museveni that enough is enough because all this problems we have in the country is the trouble causer he should step aside

[@aplokimo405]

Pliz let them talk don't kill them Uganda are you serious??

[@evapearce9451]

M7 is talking different language and yet this woman is telling the world that youth were supposed to be in small number which yet they were. Never open your mouth before engaging your brain

[@ayaajennifer8663]

You're wrong Madam police they were supposed to do their jobs

[@kabombokasamuel9772]

So its legal to sell on roads thanks

[@wateyafred]

The only negotiations we want as Ugandans are, 1.AAA must go 2.Equal opportunities for all Ugandans 3.All commissioners involved in corruption saga must go 4.Any Ugandan holding a public office and is suspected of being involved corruption related cases must go away after paying back our. 5.All huge pledges by politicians during public barrazas and huge public contributions should be halted and any politician found doing should be banned from public politics for 10yrs, The president should either re-empower crime preventers or giso to assist in the effective implementation of the above through backing up afande Nakalema's office. But not sharing tea and looking for self opportunities coz I can't see anything discussed here apart from taking tea and possing for photos

[@habiibahkabenge8627]

Executive takes trillion so who is fighting who the government should repent

[@samkule9162]

Who is this chi guy speaking on behalf of the youth “nonsense”

[@LwegabaDavid]

And what is that tell us what shld be done

[@Tumulee]

David like I told you , your head holds cheap minds. Be grown up brother

[@LwegabaDavid]

@Tumulee gud iknow I hv cheap mind how about who don't know that thy r dumb

[@tugumejohn9257]

Corruption is expressed in the mind and conscience (I Tim 6: 5, Titus 1: 15) and also in character (I Cor. 15: 33). The New Testament identifies that the true Righteousness and Holiness of God can give solution to corruption. It is a common word used in every day to day human experience.

[@alexndiwalana1125]

Who are to control our country

[@evapearce9451]

Silly woman those young men and women were in groups of less than 10 and why they didn’t let the few to reach parliament and present their views

[@fennymugisha8182]

When demonstrators were allowed to enter into the parliament in Kenya,what happened next?

[@thekorsh4230]

@@fennymugisha8182 10 people with nothing but paper in their hands

[@jameskiyemba9569]

Madam Nakalema yo just their as a poster. You can't do anything

[@Tumulee]

Kiyemba cheap minds stop that.

[@MwijukaDickson]

Who can predict what would happen if youth have few weapons & we know that there is black market so there is also bad people in police, army & example can be seen to the straggle of paying congo because of army

[@MelaniniUloauk]

As if m7 is God.the way pipo begging him to free our people.hmmmmm.one day one time.yr m7enism will be no more.God for bid

[@Tumulee]

Melanin a good word So I think your from mars , are you an alien???

[@NamukisaRuth-e3v]

Madam Nakalemas English is already corrupt, so do you think she can do any thing about corruption? Ugandans stop being confused

[@RamaDominic]

Wachamaneno wewe bibi, kwanini ata watu wanafanya biashara barabarani, thats bad planing from government,and the cause is corruption,money for markets were stolen. But all having been said,kwata or arrest the big fishes they are the problem. Did you arrest those who stole money for REA, (Rural electrification agency)

[@NamukisaRuth-e3v]

Museveni can't fight corruption, don't confuse ugandans, we need Bobiwine to come in then this issue will be solved.

[@Elmago966]

You guys your talking about your issues not corruption....mbu youths nonsense

[@aduyoalfred4895]

This afande is only defending gvt not poor and un employed youth's

[@habiibahkabenge8627]

Sente ze gwanga ziragawa dala

[@NamukisaRuth-e3v]

This, Nakalema is just confusing youths, all these are diversions letting you not to focus on your race.even the English she is speeching is corrupt.

[@NamukisaRuth-e3v]

This, Nakalema is just confusing youths, all these are diversions letting you not to focus on your race.even the English she is speeching is corrupt

[@franciswasonga5008]

What kind of listening

[@Tumulee]

How old are you??

[@LwegabaDavid]

Is m7 the law in uganda ,that reporter is a coward

[@Tumulee]

Continue thinking like an academic frog

[@LwegabaDavid]

@Tumulee that's where u wrong am protecting my gvmnt ,am fresh not adwurf like other comrades who just tlk sht

[@PatrickNgacako]

What is this woman talking about

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[@timmyys29]

am seeing married people talking on behalf of the youths nahh...this is still not satistying

[@Elmago966]

Nonsense

[@clairmontjoseph775]

Nonsense its not businesses as usual mosevenie is acting like Uganda is dubi when Ugandans leave Uganda to seak greener pastures he said you are eating food in uganda in other countries in Africa don't have the priverlige as Ugandans/but we never see you package any aid to others Africans countries what is his argument Uganda have copper do you produce electric wire what Uganda produce you areba solders but have other military bases in Uganda what a joke you aramy isbto fight against Ugandans citizens your military hard ware is looking good against who your economy is not strong to bail out other African countries what is his arguments your air port is indebted to the Chinese you in power for over 30 to 40 years now if you have a good system you Mr mosevenie should have churn out a very carismatic person to lead uganda notblike beg like state people should be lining up to want to live in Uganda talking and walking is two different things you treat your citizen like shit would give up Uganda 🇺🇬 to run from burkina Faso as one Africa I am waiting for an answer

[@kiwanukashimoni2433]

Through effective dialogue, we can resolve the pressing needs.

[@Tumulee]

More than correct.

[@castromicheal3614]

Kasasilo

[@NamukisaRuth-e3v]

These ones also went there to be given something to eat, but they are not on the cause.bino byona byakubuzabuza bantuuu