Holds MSc, Agriculture (Agricultural Extension), 1996, BSc, Veterinary Medicine, 1979

She is a politician with over 30 years of experience in policy formulation, implementation, governance, and management. she is a Senior Presidential Advisor (Veterinary Services) since 2011, and also the substantive Chairperson, Presidential Awards Committee, Office of the President from 2014 to date.

She was a the Woman Member of Parliament, Sironko District Women's Constituency 1996-2011, Minister for the Presidency 2005-2011, Minister of State for Higher Education 2003-2005, Minister of State, Primary Health Care 1999-2003, Minister of State, Gender and Cultural Affairs 1998-1999,  Chairperson Board of Directors, National Enterprise Cooperation, NEC 2012-2015, she also served as District Veterinary officer, Mbale District 1988-1993, Chief Production Officer, Mbale District 1995-1996and