Uganda
How Jessica Alupo bounced back to become vice president

Ugandan vice president Jessica Alupo.
Ugandan vice president Jessica Alupo. © Twitter/@Parliament_Ug
Before she was appointed vice president, Jessica Alupo had been in the political wilderness, serving as a member of parliament without even having the backing of the presidential party. Despite this, she kept up her close personal links with Yoweri Museveni. [...]
Reading time 2 minutes
Read also

Uganda
Museveni hands over oil ministry to one of his most loyal NRM supporters

By appointing Ruth Ssentamu as energy and mineral development minister, the Ugandan president has put this key post in the hands of a trusted and devoted collaborator. With her highly political, non-technical profile, she will have the job of dealing with opposition calls for greater transparency over oil contracts.

LogoSubscribers only Energy 21.06.2021

Sign up for real-time alerts and be notified of new editions!  

Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere!