Hon. Dr. Musenero Monica Masanza
Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation, STI, in the Office of the President of Uganda
Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, DVM, MS, MPH, is a renowned Ugandan scientist, and epidemiologist currently serving as the Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) in the Office of the President of Uganda. Prior to joining the Cabinet Dr Monica was a Senior Presidential Advisor on Epidemics a role which plunged her at the forefront of Uganda ‘s response and management of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), Dr. Musenero has repositioned science, technology, and innovation as drivers of socio-economic transformation. She has led flagship programs including E-Mobility, Pathogen Economy, Infrastructure Innovation, Industry 4.0+, Productivity Acceleration & Import Substitution, Space & Aeronautics, and Support Services. Under her leadership, Uganda has established landmark infrastructure such as the Kiira Vehicle Plant, Deep-Tech Centre, the Engineering Development and Innovation Centre, Coffee Innovation Hubs, and the Biosciences Park, a cutting-edge initiative specializing in vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics R&D, capacity development and manufacturing.