COL. NAKALEMA LAUNCHES BOOK HONOURING LATE FATHER, REV. ELIASAPH SSERWADDA

COL. NAKALEMA LAUNCHES BOOK HONOURING LATE FATHER, REV. ELIASAPH SSERWADDA The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, on Tuesday 7 th July, 2026 launched a book titled My Father and I: The Power of Intentional Fatherhood, in honour of her late father, Rev. Eliasaph Sserwadda. The book launch, held at Protea Hotel Kampala, was presided over by the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Jessica Alupo, who commended Col. Nakalema for preserving her father’s legacy and celebrating his contribution to faith, family and community service. Rev. Sserwadda (1949–2025) was a distinguished Anglican priest and community leader who served as a lay reader for 53 years before being ordained as a priest. He dedicated his life to serving God, the Church and his community. Proceeds from the sale of the book will support the completion of All Saints Church, Kanyeganyegye, Kashari, which is being constructed in memory of Rev. Sserwadda. H.E. Alupo praised Col. Nakalema for being a good daughter and a reflection of the values instilled in her by her father. “In Africa, when one says you are a good child, it demonstrates maturity, responsibility and, most importantly, steadfastness in maintaining humanity through relationships with others and through what you do for society,” the Vice President said. She commended Col. Nakalema for finding strength after the loss of her father, noting that faith provides comfort during difficult moments. “I am happy that we stood with you during the difficult time when you lost your father. Thank you for coming to terms with it and allowing God to do what He can. A life lived in faith in God will never be in vain,” H.E. Alupo said. The Vice President described Rev. Sserwadda’s life as an example of dedicated service and thanked him for raising children who continue to contribute positively to society.