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.
Tanna’s mission to Nairobi reflects the commitment of both countries to strengthen their longstanding economic relationship. By addressing trade and industrial matters through direct dialogue, the two governments are seeking to ensure that disagreements over products, standards, or market access do not undermine the wider objective of regional integration.
Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has praised President Yoweri Museveni’s role in promoting regional peace and stability across the Great Lakes region, while Museveni used his inauguration speech to warn against corruption and call for wealth creation.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has branded opposition MPs as disruptive, useless, and politically bankrupt.
Addressing a group of local journalists...
The government has over the years attracted huge foreign direct investments to the economy, which has led the GDP to grow very fast with inflation being at single-digit 3%, which is a sign of a stable economy.