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.
Speed Regulations Enhanced measures to regulate and monitor speed limits more effectively. Driving in Designated Safe Zones, Clearer guidelines for driving within safe zones to ensure the safety of pedestrians and other road users.
Oyat warned that commuters are already stranded and fares are rising because no immediate alternatives have been provided. She urged the government to temporarily deploy institutional buses to ease the shortage, especially ahead of schools reopening.
Enforcing speed governors in Uganda has faced significant hurdles since the mandate was initially introduced in 2004. The hurdles include drivers tampering with these machines, deliberately disconnecting devices to bypass speed limits, fake devices, and corruption with dealers smuggling in fake gadgets and corrupt networks issuing certificates of fitness without actual installations, and low compliance with heavy trucks and minibuses identified by the transport licensing board as the biggest defaulters.