Shell leadership has been accused of mismanaging risks in partucular climate change. Corporations have faced a growing number of climate-related lawsuits in recent years as they come under pressure to step up efforts to curb global warming. Shell was already ordered by a Dutch court in 2021 to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by the end of the decade after it was sued by environmental groups. This time, ClientEarth, a minor Shell shareholder, has filed a lawsuit in the High Court of England and Wales against Shell bosses “for failing to manage the material and foreseeable risks posed…
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By John Mulokwa Kampala, Uganda: Owners of business startups and innovations have been called upon to think locally but act globally in a bid to catch up with emerging trends. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, the minister of science, technology, and innovation advised business owners to continue doing business here but should change their mindset to suit the global standards. “My ministry has been fully committed to supporting innovators cross the bridge into utilization, given advice and support services to link them to the right entities they need. We are going to gap-filling skilling because some mentorship is by hand in…
By John Mulokwa. Owners of business startups and innovations have been called upon to think locally but act globally in a bid to catch up with emerging trends. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, the minister of science, technology, and innovation advised business owners to continue doing business here but should change their mindset to suit the global standards. “My ministry has been fully committed to supporting innovators cross the bridge into utilization, given advice and support services to link them to the right entities they need. We are going to gap-filling skilling because some mentorship is by hand in collaboration with…
Kampala, Uganda: Addressing at the release of Senior results, Mr. Dan Odongo said that all the inmates who sat for the 2022 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations at Luzira prison have passed but no candidate passed in division one. Releasing the results at State House in Entebbe, the Executive Director of Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB), said a total of 51 inmates were registered at Luzira prison. Odongo added that out of the 51 candidates who sat for the examinations at Luzira, 8 passed in division two, 16 in division three, and 26 in the fourth division. Odongo also…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. TURKEY: It has been fully confirmed that that self-spoken blogger attached to Uganda’s Opposition National Unity Platform political party, Kato Kajubi Lumbuye is alive and kicking. A few days back reports from Turkey revealed how he had perished amongst the 6000 people whose lives were claimed in the earthquake in Turkeyand that his body was discovered during the ongoing rescue work. The 6.1 magnitude strong earthquake destroyed thousands houses in Turkey few days ago. However, in the next morning, Lumbuye as usual was sighted on his social media- FACEBOOK and YOU TUBE updating his followers. ~We…
Kanungu, Uganda: Grade one Magistrates court sitting in Kanungu district has fined Nelson Kagote Twinamatsiko, the manager of Kanungu FM shillings 200,000 after pleading guilty to assaulting Anita Tumuramye, a female radio presenter. The incident occurred on January 26th, 2023 at the radio premises. The radio belongs to Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for Information Communication Technology and National Guidance, and Kinkiizi East Constituency Member of Parliament. Prosecution told court that Twinamatsiko assaulted Tumuramye when she demanded for her commission on an advert for a school she brought to the radio station. Tumuramye had secured the school advert on January…
By Ariinda Twaikya, Bunyoro Correspondent. Kampala, Uganda: Mr Twinomugisa Julius Camp Chairperson informed local online (Kikuube TV) and other media houses like New life Radio 96.2 FM that they used to be hired to work in gardens but most of them were in return not paid, others had rented in Kikuube Town but failed due to lack of income. He further sought government officials need to act Accordingly since themselves are the ones in charge. Twinimugisa said that The RT. Hon. Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja while at Kyangwali Refugee Settlement and Bukinda in 2021,October, halted all activities on…
By: Katabalwa Charles/Umoja Standard. Makindye, Wakiso: Airtel Uganda, The Smartphone Network with the widest 4G coverage in Uganda has today rewarded top performing Primary Leaving Exam (PLE) pupils with starter packages as they transition to Secondary School. This activity was held today at St. Posiano Kyamula in Makindye, one of the adopted schools under the Airtel Cares Program that aims to increase access and outcomes from education. Since 2012, Airtel Uganda has rewarded 1st graders who have attained 4- 12 aggregates in their PLE, and this year, It has reward 22 pupils from St. Posiano Kyamula – Makindye Division, Sseke…
STATE HOUSE: Male candidates have outperformed their female counterparts in the 2022 Uganda Certificate of Education examinations. Report by KFM. Releasing the results at State House in Nakasero, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB), Daniel Odongo said that out of 345,695 candidates who sat for the examinations, 173,761 were male and 171,934 female. However, just like in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), boys have performed better than their female counterparts in UCE, a trend that has been observed over time. According to the results,15.5 percent of boys passed in division one compared to 11.5 percent of…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kansanga, Uganda: On 15th February2023, International University of East Africa (IUEA) will install their new and 2nd Chancellor Ambassador Dr. Amina Chawir Mohammed, following the death of their founding Chancellor Late Professor Emmanuel Tumusime Mutebile. This is intended to replace Late Prof. Mutebile who held the position from 2010 till he was called by the creator in January, 2022 and was described as very strong footing and a path of excellence and integrity to the university by Vice Chancellor, Prof Emeka Akaezuwa Incoming Chancellor Amb. Dr. Amina Chawir Mohammed is a Lawyer by training who…