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.
Upon his election, Ssemakadde promised to strengthen the rule of law, democracy, legal aid to the disadvantaged people, and provide incentives to the members of the legal fraternity to willingly provide probono services.