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 NRM manifesto week kicks off on November 18–23, 2024, at the Office of the Prime Minister, with different government ministries expected to present their implemented projects and those in working progress.
The Karamoja Cultural Festival started eight years ago with this event making its ninth year, the reason it is called the 9th edition. The cultural event aims at preserving peace and unity among the Karamajong, Turkana, Pokot, Dodoth, Jie, Nyangatom, and other tribes as Ateker to promote cultural diversity.
The Ugandan government has failed in the skyrocketing youth unemployment with over 70%, delivering on promised programs like youth livelihood, exploitation by politicians, suppression of freedom of expression and association, entrenchment of corruption, and nepotism, among others.