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 happenings in Kisoro exposed dirty activities at the NRM secretariat, and something should be done to avoid the same in the future. The frustrations of NRM supporters have seen many leave to join the opposition.