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Tooro Kingdom in Succession Crisis | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom faces a royal crisis as it grapples with succession after the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. While the Babiito clan has declared Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as heir, members of the late king’s family claim he left a will naming his preferred successor, sparking a bitter dispute. Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire urges calm, calling on Uganda’s government to ensure peace—not to choose a king—but to safeguard a fair, dignified transition. He asks all parties to pause the debate until after the king’s burial, emphasizing unity, respect, and…
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