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.
This year's COP29 is particularly notable as it has gathered a diverse group of stakeholders from nearly 200 countries to address pressing climate challenges and advance global commitments under the Paris Agreement, with an expected attendance of about 50,000 participants that include government officials, negotiators, media, and observers under the theme In Solidarity for a Green World.