Jessica Alupo
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 in the eleventh Parliament of Uganda.
Early life and education
Jessica Alupo 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. Her second master's degree is the Masters in public administration and management, obtained in 2009, also from Makerere University.Career
Over the years, Jessica has been employed in various capacities, including:- As a headteacher at the Katakwi Primary School in the town of Katakwi, Katakwi District, Eastern Region of Uganda
- As an instructor at the Uganda Urban Warfare Training School, Singo, Nakaseke District, Central Region of Uganda
- As an intelligence officer at the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.