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.
Over his 31-year reign of Oyo, he grew from a child king into an educated adult monarch who championed education and the fight against HIV/AIDS, youth empowerment, health and environmental protection.