Museveni Urges Church, New Bishop to Drive Wealth Creation
Editorial President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Bishop Emeritus of Kabale Diocese for partnering with government to promote development and improve livelihoods. In a written message yesterday delivered by Finance Minister Henry Musasizi at the consecration and installation of Bishop Bonaventure Gubazire, Mr. Museveni urged the church to strengthen its role in wealth creation and […]
Continue ReadingMusuga Officially Welcomes Tooro Queen Mother Ahead of King’s Coronation on Tuesday
By Sylvia With just days to go before the enthronement of Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, the Babito Royal Clan head, Musuga Charles Kamurasi Kayondo Akiiki, has officially welcomed the Tooro Queen Mother, Omugo Yusta Asiimwe Kijanagoma Amooti, and handed over the palace to her this evening. Omugo Yusta was set received by hundreds […]
Continue ReadingReligious and Cultural Leaders Pledge to Strengthen Peacebuilding in Rwenzori Region
Religious and cultural leaders in the Rwenzori sub-region have pledged to strengthen their efforts in promoting peace, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence among communities. The commitment was made today during a Regional Transitional Justice Convention that yesterday brought together religious and cultural leaders, civil society organisations and other transitional justice actors at New Fort View Hotel […]
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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 […]
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Send Off Program for Omukama Oyo Out, Funeral Sevice to Last for Four Hours
Alice The organizing committee for the sendoff of King Oyo has issued the program to follow for the Royal funeral set for Saturday. Speaking during the press briefing Dr.Richard Rwabuhinga, the co-chairperson organizing committee for the sendoff of the King this Friday will be an official vigil, final public viewing and paying respect as well […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Hails King Oyo for His Devoted and Prayerful Life
By Sylvia The Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has hailed the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, for what it described as a devoted, prayerful and God-fearing life. The tribute was made during a requiem Mass held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City to celebrate the life of the fallen […]
Continue ReadingFinal Journey: King Oyo’s Remains Expected Home by Thursday
Editorial The remains of the Omukama of Toro Oyo Nyimba, Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, are expected back the country on Thursday this week, the government of Uganda has confirmed According to Yunus Kakande, the deputy chair Person of the King Oyo funeral committee put in place by the government, the latest tentative funeral indicates that […]
Continue ReadingTooro Kingdom Begins Nine Days of Mourning for King Oyo
By Alice The Tooro Kingdom has officially entered a nine-day mourning period following the death of Omukama Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, as preparations for his final send-off get underway. The mourning period follows traditional rituals conducted yesterday morning by the Babiito clan, led by its head, Charles Kamurasi. Speaking during a press […]
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King Oyo, World’s Youngest Monarch, Rests After Three Decades on Throne
EDITORIAL A heavy silence has settled over the Tooro Kingdom following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler who captured global attention decades ago as the world’s youngest reigning monarch at the age of three. The Omukama passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m. in […]
Continue ReadingLocals in Ibanda Count Losses Following Heavy Hailstorm
Christine Akankunda A heavy hail storm on Friday hit residents of kyaruhanga ward in Kagongo Division Ibanda Municipality destroying crop gardens, plantation and houses worth millions of shillings, leaving over 50 farmers stranded. The most affected areas are Kyaruhanga I, Kyaruhanga II, Kyabugaija I ,Kyereta cell among others. The storm that started at around 7:00pm […]
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