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.
On resuming after the 30-minute adjournment, the Chairperson of the General Court Martial, Brigadier General Freeman Robert Mugabe, ordered that Besigye and the co-accused be brought back to court on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, for mention and ruling.
The case, which has drawn significant public attention, will resume on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, for mention and ruling on issues raised by the defense, including challenges to the court’s jurisdiction and procedural fairness.