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.
World Rabies Day is observed globally every year on September 28th, with the 2026 theme being “Stronger Together” emphasizing that rabies elimination requires collaboration across communities, veterinary professionals, healthcare workers, governments, educators, and international partners.
Uganda reiterated its support for Israel’s right to exist while also backing the Palestinian people’s right to have their own state. The government said many complications surrounding the conflict stem from different actors' failure to address the issue fairly.
The appeal calls for a calm, credible process to examine the Will, hear all sides, and consider customs and applicable law, rather than competing announcements and attempts to create facts on the ground during mourning.
The project has 22 of its planned 31 wells ready, with some extending more than seven kilometres underground. The wells are at different stages of completion and perforation, while pumping and flowback activities continue.
"I have served you for the last 25 years I know some things might have not gone right and am here asking all residents to put our differences aside, forgive each other and move forward and I promise you this will be the last term as your chairman and I pledge to serve you with my team and make sure we develop our area together," Lukwago added.
“The public is advised that the registration and issuance of digital number plates have not been suspended. The programme remains in effect, and all registration services continue to operate in accordance with established procedures,” Kataike said.