Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, has disputed claims by the Members of Parliament on the health committee, who have revealed that her ministry has failed to oversee the distribution of mosquito nets to certain districts across the country.