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 history of cooperatives can be traced back to colonial times in 1913, when peasants came together to oppose the exploitative terms of trade imposed on them by Asian traders through organized local middlemen.
"Cooperatives need transparency, honesty, and a high sense of justice for those involved, especially when dealing with public money. Leaders need to know that this money benefits all, and it does not have to be taken by a section of people."