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Jessica Alupo approved for a second term as vice-president

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Jessica Alupo approved for a second term as vice-presidentRussian Presidential Executive Office · CC BY 4.0

Ugandan Vice-President Jessica Alupo has been approved for a second term in 2026. Her career as a teacher, military instructor and minister is presented as she faces public criticism from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, President Yoweri Museveni’s son, according to Tuko.

Ugandan Vice-President Jessica Rose Epel Alupo was approved for a second term in 2026, after her first appointment to the position by President Yoweri Museveni in 2021, Tuko reports.

Jessica Alupo had previously worked as a teacher and military instructor before entering politics and becoming Education Minister. She holds a degree in political science and linguistics from Makerere University, as well as two master’s degrees in international relations and diplomacy and public administration, according to Tuko.

Her reappointment comes as she faces public criticism from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, President Yoweri Museveni’s son. Tuko also recalls that Muhoozi had been presented by his father as a possible successor to the Ugandan presidency.

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