Vice President of Uganda facts for kids
The vice president of Uganda is a very important leader in the Ugandan government. This person is the second-highest official in the country. The president of Uganda chooses who will be the vice president.
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What Does a Vice President Do?
A vice president helps the president run the country. They take on many duties and responsibilities. They also step in if the president cannot do their job. It is a role that requires a lot of trust and teamwork with the president.
Uganda's Vice Presidents Through History
Uganda has had several vice presidents since the country gained independence. Each one has played a part in Uganda's journey. Here is a list of the people who have held this important position:
| Name | Started Office | Left Office | President | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope III |
October 1963 | April 1966 | Edward Mutesa | Removed from office during a political event. |
| John Babiiha | April 1966 | January 1971 | Milton Obote | Removed from office during a change in government. |
| Vacant | January 1971 | January 1977 | No one held the position during this time. | |
| Mustafa Adrisi | January 1977 | Disputed; de facto April 1978 | Idi Amin | His role became unclear in 1978, but he still claimed the title. |
| Disputed; claimed by Mustafa Adrisi | November 1978 | December 1980 | The position was still unclear during this period. | |
| Paulo Muwanga | December 1980 | July 1985 | Milton Obote | Removed from office during a change in government. |
| Vacant | July 1985 | January 22, 1991 | No one held the position during this time. | |
| Samson Kisekka | January 22, 1991 | November 1994 | Yoweri Museveni | |
| Specioza Kazibwe | November 18, 1994 | May 21, 2003 | The first woman in Africa to become a vice president of a country. | |
| Gilbert Bukenya | May 23, 2003 | May 23, 2011 | ||
| Edward Ssekandi | May 24, 2011 | June 21, 2021 | ||
| Jessica Alupo | June 21, 2021 | Incumbent | The second woman to become Vice President of Uganda. |
First Woman Vice President
Specioza Kazibwe made history in 1994. She became the first woman in all of Africa to hold the position of vice president. This was a very important moment for Uganda and for women across the continent. She served for nearly nine years.
Current Vice President
As of 2021, Jessica Alupo is the current vice president of Uganda. She is the second woman to hold this high office. She continues to serve alongside President Yoweri Museveni.
See also
In Spanish: Vicepresidente de Uganda para niños
