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.
Nam served at New Vision for nearly three decades, covering business, environment, and politics. After retiring from active journalism, he ventured into tourism, marketing, and book publishing.
This is the second time fire gutting down houses in this same place with the first one occurring in 2021 leaving three people dead and destroying people's properties.
The gas released by the cylinder can burn easily; therefore, if the cylinder bursts, it can cause huge damage to the property and lives of the people surrounding it.