KAMPALA:- Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Dr. Monica Musenero, has asked the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to halt funding to her ministry pending approval of the new structure.
“I am working with His Excellency to propose a suitable structure for STI under the new format,” Dr. Musenero’s letter dated 14 July 2021 reads.
Yesterday, we carried a story: “Science Ministry Staff Petition Parliament Over Maltreatment and Disrespect” in which the staff demand for fair and dignified treatment during the transition of the ministry to the office of the President.
Read here our previous story: https://mediascapenews.com/?p=3793
However, in her letter to Finance, Dr. Musenero writes that: “The purpose of this letter, therefore, is to request you to halt transfer and or expenditure of funds for the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation until the new structure is approved.