Karobwa Questions “Name and Shame” Campaign
Yunisent Former Ruwenzori Diocesan Head of Laity, Tushabe Chris Karobwa, has criticised the way the “Name and Shame” anti-corruption campaign is being run in schools by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara. Speaking in Iruhura Village, Kasenda Sub-county, Kabarole District, Tushabe said the campaign is being conducted like a crusade and will yield little without serious […]
Continue ReadingFr. Oyo Hails Successful Coronation
Alice The spokesperson for the coronation of Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, Rev. Fr. Charles Oyo, has described the just-concluded celebrations as highly successful. Speaking at a press briefing at Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal City, Fr. Oyo said the celebrations showed great unity, with people from across Tooro coming together for one purpose. […]
Continue ReadingOmukama Nyabongo Rallies Parents to Embrace Five-Day Measles-Rubella Vaccination
By Sylvia The Omukama of Tooro, His Royal Highness Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, has called on parents to embrace the five-day Measles-Rubella vaccination exercise, which kicked off today. While officially launching the campaign at Karuzika Palace today morning, Omukama Nyabongo urged the people of Tooro, especially parents, to follow the government programme by taking their […]
Continue ReadingOmukama Nyabongo of Tooro to Visit Nine Counties as Kingdom plans on Appointing a New Premier
by Christine The Kingdom has outlined a full program that includes a tour of all nine counties of Tooro and the appointment of a new Cabinet, The recently crowned King of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, will embark on a tour of all nine counties of Tooro Kingdom to understand development initiatives there. This […]
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Tooro Culture Shines as Omukama Edward Enters Through Mugabante Gate
BY Christine The coronation and royal entrance of King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First today has attracted thousands of people to Karuzika Palace as the people of Tooro showcased and preserved their rich culture. The day-long event started with tight security and roadblocks mounted on different roads heading to the palace. .At around 9:00 […]
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Museveni gives King Nyabongo I 100 Cows
President Yoweri Museveni has given the newly crowned King of Tooro, Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, 100 head of cattle as a coronation gift. He made the announcement during the coronation ceremony today at the Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. Nyabongo I, 56, succeeds the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who […]
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Tooro Chief Prince Hands Over Power to New Omukama of Tooro
Sylvia K The Chief Prince and Custodian of Tooro Kingdom ,Charles Kamurasi Kayondo Akiiki, has officially handed over power and responsibility of the Tooro Kingdom to the new King. Speaking during yesterday’s coronation at Karuzika Palace, Musuuga Charles Kamurasi appreciated the people of Tooro for their strength in preserving Tooro culture through the principle of […]
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Tooro Crowned King Pledges People-Centered Leadership, Urges Unity
Alice & Chrisine Tooro culture and customs shone today at Karuzika Palace as Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was officially crowned the 14th King of Tooro, following the death of his cousin, (Kabumba) Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who passed away last month. In his maiden speech to thousands of Tooro subjects who had turned […]
Continue ReadingPrince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I ascends as Omukama of Tooro
Editorial President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has arrived at Karuzika palace in fort portal city as the chief guest at the Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I official installation today. The coronation service of Omukama Edward Rukidi started with prayers at St John’s Cathedral Kabarole as he completed the final rituals leading to his accession to the […]
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Thousands Escort Omukama Nyabongo to the Palace
A large crowd of men in Fort Portal have gathered at Rwengoma Palace for the sacred ritual of Kuhemba Emuli in what is also regarded as the royal trek. Each man carries a bunch of nine reeds (Amabingo) that they will light escorting the King. In Tooro, the Amabingo work as cultural fireworks, in this […]
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