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.
Dr. Flavia Matovu, the director of research at Makerere University, has emphasized the need for immediate action to make Lenacapavir available to those in need, citing the alarming rate of HIV infections among young women.