Jessica Alupo

Jessica Epel

Jessica Rose Epel Alupo (born 23 May 1974), commonly known as Jessica Alupo, is the ninth and current vice president of Uganda since 2021. She is a Ugandan politician, 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.

Quotes

• Under H.E. President Yoweri Museveni, Uganda has experienced political stability, democratic progress and economic growth.
  • Uganda is the most open economy to FDI within the EAC- VP Jessica Alupo. Article by Mazima, 22 October 2022.

• It is our pledge that Government through its agencies will honor our commitments made at this business forum and continue to support annual EU-Uganda business forum as a platform for Uganda and its European partners to continue pursuing their common interest and improve ways of working together.
  • Uganda is the most open economy to FDI within the EAC- VP Jessica Alupo. Article by Mazima, 22 October 2022.

• The Uganda Government is therefore keen to attract more investments from EU through this engagement and in return the Ugandan business community is encouraged to take advantage of this engagement to expand partnerships that enhance technology, skills, financing, standards and further deepen access to EU markets. Our philosophy is to provide a One Stop Centre to investors across all Government MDA’s, ease the business environment, and reduce the cost of doing business. This service is available at Uganda Investment Authority.
  • Uganda is the most open economy to FDI within the EAC- VP Jessica Alupo. Article by Mazima, 22 October 2022.

• Uganda needs an effective and efficient infrastructure to support economic growth, poverty eradication, social development and competition in the global market. As you very well know, no economy of a country can stand without proper infrastructure.
  • Uganda has a house deficit of 2.4 million units. Article by New Vision, 26 November 2021.

• Today we have commissioned these projects as part of Government’s effort in bringing services closer to her people.
  • VP ALUPO LAUCHES LEGS PROJECTS IN KATAKWI DISTRICT. Article by Ministry of Local Government Uganda, 3 April 2023.