Museveni Pledges to Work with Oyo’s Successor as Tooro Succession is Resolved
Editorial President Yoweri Museveni has assured Tooro Kingdom that the government is ready to work with the successor to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV once the succession process is concluded. The President made the remarks in a message delivered by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, during the final send-off […]
Continue ReadingKing Oyo’s Final Farewell Blends Christian Burial Rites with Ancient Babiito Traditions
By Christine Akankunda Fort Portal City was yesterday gripped by grief as thousands of mourners lined the streets to witness the final journey of the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Security was tight in the city, with heavy deployment both along the streets and at St John’s Cathedral, where […]
Continue ReadingOmukama Oyo Finally Laid to Rest at Karambi Royal Tombs Amid Tears & Sobs
By Alice The remains of late King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, have yesterday been laid to rest at the Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal City attended by thousands of mourners. The burial took place today, September 12th, a significant date on which the late King Oyo was officially crowned as […]
Continue ReadingWe Disagree with Our Own Father- Musuuga’s Sons Object the Newly Identified Tooro KingKing
Princes Patrick Mpuuga and Solomon Nyaika have rejected their father Omusuuga Charles Kamurasi’s announcement of a new Tooro King. Speaking to press today, Prince Patrick,laid claim on the position as the chief prince of Tooro, claiming that the late King Oyo appointed him to replace his father. Siding with Princesses Mpuuga, siding Princesses Ruth Komuntale […]
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Edward Kijanangoma(Prince) Chosen as the 14th Ruler of Tooro Kingdom
Editorial Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi has been named the new King of Tooro Kingdom, succeeding the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died on August 27, 2026 The announcement, read by Msgr Isaiah Mayombo Adyeri on behalf of the 21 member succession commitee, marks the beginning of a new chapter for the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: City officials Join Thousands in Mourning the Fallen Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV
Alice Fort Portal Tourism City officials have today joined other mourners in mourning the fallen Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The team was led by the City Production Officer, Muhenda Agaba Patrick, who said the city has resolved that every Tuesday, staff will dress in traditional attire in honour of […]
Continue ReadingHealth Officials Remember Omukama Oyo’s Contribution to Health Care
By Christine Health officials in the Rwenzori and Tooro sub-regions have paid tribute to the late Omukama of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi iv, for his contribution to healthcare and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The tribute was made yesterday during a regional health review meeting held at Fort Breeze Hotel in Fort Portal […]
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Tooro Journalists join mourners at Karuzika Palace – Pay tribute to King Oyo
Kaboha Journalists working from across Tooro region under their umbrella Tooro Media Practitioners Association TOMPA on Tuesday afternoon visited the Karuziika Royal Palace in Fort Portal City to pay final respects and join mourners in viewing the body of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV The team comprised of practitioners from radio, […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Asks Government to Establish Specialized Cancer Hospital in Memory of Late King Oyo
Sylvia The Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has appealed to the Government of Uganda, through area Members of Parliament from the Tooro sub-region, to establish a specialized cancer hospital in memory of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. King Oyo succumbed to cancer in the […]
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