She went on to obtain a Master of Science (MSc) degree, specializing in Agricultural Extension, also from Makerere University in 1996.
In 1996, she entered politics and contested for the Mbale District Women's seat on the National Resistance Movement ticket.
For a period of two months, from 17 March 2011[7] until 28 May 2011, she concurrently served as the Minister for Kampala Capital City Authority.
In March 2011, she ran against Nandala Mafabi of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) political party in "Budadiri County West" in Sironko District.
[11] In addition to her responsibilities outlined earlier, she also serves as the chairperson of the board of directors of National Enterprise Corporation, effective 20 March 2014.