KAMPALA — Parliament has approved the appointment of H.E. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo as Vice President for a second term, giving her the constitutional mandate to continue serving in one of the country’s highest offices.
The approval was granted in accordance with Article 108(2) of the Constitution, which requires Parliament to approve the President’s nominee for Vice President through a simple majority vote.
Alupo, who first assumed the office of Vice President in June 2021, served throughout the 2021–2026 term under President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Her reappointment signals continuity within the Executive as the government settles into a new term following the recent general elections.
Members of Parliament endorsed her appointment during plenary, citing her extensive experience in public service, government administration, and national leadership.
Before becoming Vice President, Alupo served as Minister of Education and Sports from 2011 to 2016, where she oversaw major policy implementation and reforms within the education sector. Prior to that, she served as State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs from 2009 to 2011.
A former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer and seasoned politician, Alupo also represented Katakwi District in Parliament and has remained one of Uganda’s most prominent female leaders.
Over the years, she has built a reputation as a disciplined administrator and loyal member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
Her return to the vice presidency comes at a time when the government is expected to focus on key priorities including economic growth, service delivery, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and youth employment.
Political observers say her continued stay in office reflects President Museveni’s confidence in her leadership, experience, and ability to support government coordination within Cabinet and Parliament.
Under the Constitution, the Vice President assists the President in the discharge of executive functions and may represent the Head of State at official functions when delegated.
With Parliament’s approval now secured, Alupo is expected to formally continue executing her duties as Vice President as government finalises appointments and transitions into the new term of office.
Her approval was among several executive appointments considered by the House during the ongoing sittings of the 12th Parliament.