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crime 13 July 2026
Authorities in Lira have arrested four individuals at a hotel suspected of being involved in the production of counterfeit currency. The suspects were found with what appeared to be fake Shillings notes and the chemicals used for their creation. Source: https://observer.ug/news/four-arrested-with-fake-money-making-chemicals-in-lira
Sports 13 July 2026
Ugandan long-distance legend Joshua Cheptegei secured a commanding victory at the 2026 Absa Run Your City 10K in Durban, South Africa. He crossed the finish line with a time of 27:19, narrowly missing a personal best on the fast coastal course. Source: https://observer.ug/news/cheptegei-wins-south-africas-absa-run-your-city
Entertainment News 13 July 2026
Media personality and musician Crysto Panda has publicly acknowledged Sheebah Karungi's instrumental support in launching his music career, highlighting her continued backing and free performances at his events. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43288/crysto-panda-gives-sheebah-karungi-her-flowers
public health 12 July 2026
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has earmarked Shs 50 million to address the escalating bedbug and cockroach problem across the city, responding to growing public outcry. The announcement coincided with a community clean-up exercise where residents and local leaders voiced their concerns. Source: https://observer.ug/news/kcca-allocates-shs-50m-to-fight-bedbugs-in-kampala
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crime
Authorities in Lira have arrested four individuals at a hotel suspected of being involved in the production of counterfeit currency. The suspects were found with what appeared to be fake Shillings notes and the chemicals used for their creation. Source: https://observer.ug/news/four-arrested-with-fake-money-making-chemicals-in-lira
Sports
Ugandan long-distance legend Joshua Cheptegei secured a commanding victory at the 2026 Absa Run Your City 10K in Durban, South Africa. He crossed the finish line with a time of 27:19, narrowly missing a personal best on the fast coastal course. Source: https://observer.ug/news/cheptegei-wins-south-africas-absa-run-your-city
Entertainment News
Media personality and musician Crysto Panda has publicly acknowledged Sheebah Karungi's instrumental support in launching his music career, highlighting her continued backing and free performances at his events. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43288/crysto-panda-gives-sheebah-karungi-her-flowers
public health
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has earmarked Shs 50 million to address the escalating bedbug and cockroach problem across the city, responding to growing public outcry. The announcement coincided with a community clean-up exercise where residents and local leaders voiced their concerns. Source: https://observer.ug/news/kcca-allocates-shs-50m-to-fight-bedbugs-in-kampala