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Tooro Kingdom Names New King | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom has crowned a new king amid a tense succession crisis following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth. Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi Nyabongo the First, elected by the Babiito royal clan council, was formally installed during the funeral rites — a moment marked by cultural tradition and legal compliance. While the late king’s immediate family remains silent on the appointment, officials stress unity and adherence to both Ugandan law and Tooro customs. The kingdom now faces a delicate transition, urged by the government to remain peaceful as it honors the…
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