Jessica Alupo

Jessica Alupo
Born 23 May 1974 (1974-05-23) (age 37)
Katakwi, Uganda
Residence Kisaasi, Kampala, Uganda
Nationality Ugandan
Ethnicity Itesot
Citizenship Uganda
Education Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Linguistics (BA)
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Diploma in Public Administration & Management (Dip.PA&M)
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy (MA)
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda[1]
Occupation Military Officer & Politician
Years active 2001 — present
Known for Politics
Home town Katakwi
Title Minister for Education

Lieutenant (Retired) Jessica Epel Alupo, commonly known as Jessica Alupo, is a Ugandan politician, educator and former military officer. She is the current Minister of Education in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position on Friday 27 May 2011.[2] She replaces Namirembe Bitamazire, who was dropped from the Cabinet. Jessica Alupo is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for the Katakwi District Women's Representative.

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Background

She was born in Katakwi District on 23 May 1974.[3]

Education

Jessica Alupo trained as a high school teacher before she underwent the Officer Cadet Course at the Uganda Junior Staff College in Jinja. She holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Linguistics (BA), from Makerere University, Uganda's oldest institution of higher education. She also holds the Diploma in Public Administration & Management. She is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in International Relations & Diplomacy (MA) degree course also at Makerere University. [4]

Work experience

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

In 2001, she entered politics as a contestant 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. That year, she was appointed State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs.[5] In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, she was elevated to Full Cabinet Minister and was given the Education & Sports portfolio.

Personal details

Jessica Alupo is married to Captain Innocent Tukashaba . She is reported to enjoy reading, community mobilization and travel.

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