Jessica Alupo

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HE Jessica Alupo Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo Rt Hon Amama Mbabazi and other dignitaries pause for a group photo after Red Mass and the launch of CLASI activities at St Augustine Institute Nsambya

Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, commonly known as Jessica Alupo, is a Ugandan politician who is the ninth and current vice president of Uganda since 2021. She is also an educator, and former military officer. She previously served in the cabinet of Uganda as minister of education between 2011 and 2016. She is also an elected member of parliament as Katakwi District's women's representative.[1]

Background and education

She was born in Katakwi District on 23 May 1974. She attended Apuuton Primary School. She then attended Kangole Girls School for her O-Level studies. For her A-Level education, she studied at Ngora High School. Alupo trained as a high school canteen attendant before she underwent the officer cadet course at the Uganda Junior Staff College in Jinja. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and linguistics, obtained in 1997 from Makerere University. Her first master's degree, is the Master of Arts in international relations and diplomacy, was also obtained from Makerere University in 2008. She also holds a Diploma in public administration and management, obtained in 2008 from the Uganda Management Institute (UMI). Her second master's degree is the Masters in public administration and management, obtained in 2009, also from Makerere University.[2]

Work experience

Over the years, she has been employed in various capacities, including:

In 2001, she entered politics as a candidate for the Katakwi District women's representative. She ran on the ticket of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) political party. She won and was re-elected in 2006. In 2009, she was appointed as the state minister for youth and children's affairs.[3] In 2011, she was re-elected to her parliamentary constituency. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, she was promoted to the post of Minister of Education and Sports.[4] She replaced Namirembe Bitamazire, who was dropped from the cabinet.

Personal life

Alupo is married to Innocent Tukashaba.[5] She is reported to enjoy reading, community mobilization, and travel.[6][7]

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