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Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi, the new Tooro King.

Prince Edward Kijanangoma named new Tooro King

FORT PORTAL — Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi has been named the new Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, succeeding the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died on August 27, 2026. The announcement ushers in a new chapter for the Tooro Kingdom after the death of King Oyo, whose reign began when he was…

King Oyo’s body arrives at Entebbe International Airport

King Oyo’s Body Arrives in Uganda as Tooro Begins Final Farewell

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The remains of Tooro’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV have arrived in Uganda, beginning a nine-day period of mourning and funeral rites that will culminate in his burial on September 12. The late monarch’s body arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Friday, September 4, marking the start of his final journey home after…