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 president further said that he has in the past rejected the suggestion of keeping public servants on contracts because he did not want them to be ever worried about something.
Eyewitnesses linked the fatal accident to reckless driving. The Kampala-Masaka road has been the scene of several crashes in recent years, with poor driving practices and disregard for traffic regulations contributing to the high number of fatalities.
This attack highlights the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and the importance of addressing substance abuse issues in the community.
The deceased were taken to the Kyazanga Hospital mortuary, while the survivors were taken to hospitals in Kyazanga, Lyatonde, Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, and a clinic near the Kyazanga Modern Primary School dispensary.
Residents and district leaders in Bukakata Sub County, Masaka District, have called for the urgent removal of a roadblock established by the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) on the Masaka-Bukakata road.