New King of Tooro Kingdom, Uganda

New King of Tooro Kingdom, Uganda

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: October 03 2026

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  • Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma crowned 13th King of Tooro on 29 Sept 2026.
  • Adopted regnal name Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I at Karuziika Palace, Fort Portal.
  • Succeeded Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV (died Aug 2026, aged 34).
  • Selected by 21-member Babiito clan committee; endorsed by Supreme Council.
  • Former TV news anchor and editor at Uganda Broadcasting Corporation.
  • Tooro is a cultural kingdom without political power.
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