Col. Edith Nakalema, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), has urged student leaders at Muteesa I Royal University to lead with integrity and actively participate in the fight against corruption.
During a meeting with the university’s Students’ Guild at SHIPU offices in Kampala, Col. Nakalema emphasized the critical role young leaders play in shaping Uganda’s future. She described students as key investors in the country’s academic and socio-economic progress.
“You are key investors in academics. We need your minds to ensure that our country continues to thrive economically,” she said.
She challenged the leaders to be role models by practicing integrity in their daily lives. “You are the present and future leaders. Lead by example. Let your actions and appearance speak for you,” she advised.
Col. Nakalema also encouraged students to become job creators instead of job seekers, urging them to focus on productivity and avoid distractions. “Building hope and transforming lives is our calling on earth. Always seek what will make you productive and bring hope to others,” she stated.
She called on students to take an active role in combating corruption, a cause she has dedicated herself to since her youth. “As young people, you should lead the fight against corruption,” she said.
Guild President Kirabira Simon Richmon thanked Col. Nakalema for engaging them in discussions on national development. He reaffirmed their commitment to supporting government efforts against corruption and emphasized the need for youth empowerment.
He also announced a Student Guild Symposium set for April 5, 2025, aimed at fostering discussions on justice, integrity, and governance among young Ugandans. “We believe that empowering youth with knowledge and tools to promote justice and integrity is essential for national development,” he said.
The meeting highlighted the role of student leaders in nation-building and reinforced the need for ethical leadership in Uganda’s future.
