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.
Nabakooba said stronger coordination between the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and the Buganda Kingdom would streamline land registration and administration while helping resolve long-standing ownership disputes.