By Our Reporter
The salary and benefits of Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, are outlined in the Emoluments and Benefits Act of 2010. This law specifies the remuneration for the President, Vice President, and Prime Minister. The Vice President’s salary and allowances are detailed in the Act’s Third Schedule.
According to reports, the humble V/President Alupo earns an annual salary of approximately 59,398,900 Ugandan shillings, which amounts to around 4,949,908 UGX per month.
Beyond her salary, she receives various benefits, including full-time security protection with bodyguards and a chauffeur-driven vehicle. She is also provided with an official government vehicle, which is replaced periodically.
Medical care is fully covered for both the Vice President and her family, granting them access to top healthcare facilities. Additionally, she is provided with an official residence, and if necessary, she may receive a housing allowance.
Other perks include allowances for furniture, entertainment, and travel, ensuring she can perform her official duties without financial concerns. These benefits reflect the government’s commitment to providing the Vice President with the necessary resources to serve effectively.
But Who Is Alupo?
Alupo is an 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.
She was born in Katakwi District on 23 May 1974. She attended Apuuton 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 Uganda Junior Staff College in Jinja. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and linguistics, obtained in 1997 from Makerere University. Her first master’s degree, the Master of Arts in international relations and diplomacy, was also obtained from Makerere University in 2008. She also holds a Diploma in public administration and management, obtained in 2008 from the Uganda Management Institute (UMI). Her second master’s degree is the Masters in public administration and management, obtained in 2009, also from Makerere University.
Over the years, she has been employed in various capacities including:
- As a teacher at the Katakwi High School in the town of Katakwi, Katakwi District, Eastern Region of Uganda
- As an instructor at the Uganda Urban Warfare Training School, Singo, Nakaseke District, Central Region of Uganda
- As an intelligence officer at the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, in Kampala, Uganda’s capital city.
In 2001, she entered politics as a candidate 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. 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.
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