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 celebrations, locally known as ‘Amatikira ga Isebantu Kyabazinga’ were originally scheduled for September 13th, 2026, but were postponed to allow Ugandans to attend the burial of Tooro King Kabumba Ikingura Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The Office of the Katuukiro announced the change on September 2nd, saying the decision was made to honour the fallen monarch.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement party presidential candidate on Thursday intensified his presidential campaign trail...