Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, commonly known as Jessica Alupo, is the ninth and current

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since 2021. She is a

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, and former military officer. She previously served in the

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as minister of education between 2011 and 2016. She is also an elected

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's women's representative.

Background and education

She was born in

on 23 May 1974. She attended Apuuton Katakwi 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

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in Jinja. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and linguistics, obtained in 1997 from

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. Her first master's degree, the Master of Arts in international relations and diplomacy, was also obtained from

in 2008. She also holds a Diploma in public administration and management, obtained in 2008 from the

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(UMI). Her second master's degree is the Masters in public administration and management, obtained in 2009, also from

Work experience

Over the years, she has been employed in various capacities including: * As a teacher at the Katakwi High School in the town of

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, Eastern Region of Uganda * As an instructor at the ''Uganda Urban Warfare Training School'', Singo, Nakaseke District, Central Region of

* As an intelligence officer at the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, in

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, Uganda's capital city. In 2001, she entered politics as a candidate for the

women's representative. She ran on the ticket of the

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(NRM) political party. She won and was re-elected in 2006. In 2009, she was appointed as state minister for youth and children affairs. 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. She replaced Namirembe Bitamazire, who was dropped from the cabinet.

Personal life

Alupo is married to Innocent Tukashaba. She is reported to enjoy reading,

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, and travel.

References

External links

Website of the Parliament of UgandaWebsite of Uganda Ministry of Education And Sports
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