The national Primary Seven examinations are underway this morning across the Uganda.

After briefing on Friday, November 2, candidates are today set for English and Social Studies followed by Science and Mathematics tomorrow, Tuesday.

Cynthia Madudu, a pupil of St. Francis Primary School Ntinda said that in the briefing most of the teachers were giving them words of encouragement. "They told us not to copy and that we should not fear the papers,” she told Journalism@Mak.

The construction of Terrewode Women's Community Hospital (TWCH) in Soroti district has started, after it was launched by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga early this year.

Terrewode is The Association for Rehabilitation and Reorientation of Women for Development, which is behind the construction of the hospital. The first phase of the hospital is meant to put in place facilities to treat fistula in women.

The economy of Uganda largely depends on Asians – Prof. Suruma

Uganda’s former Finance Minister, Prof. Ezra Suruma has applauded Asians for the revival of Uganda's economy since their return in 1980s.