Prince 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 […]
Continue ReadingExcitement Grips Fort Portal Ahead of Nyabongo I Coronation tomorrow
By Alozio Excitement has gripped Fort Portal City this evening as residents lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the new king of Tooro Kingdom, Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, as he passed through the city from Bunyangabu District to Rwengoma Palace. The Omukama is expected to leave Rwengoma Palace today at 10 p.m. […]
Continue ReadingTooro Religious Leaders Urge Government to Establish Cancer Institute in Honor of Late Omukama Oyo
Clare As the people of Tooro eagerly await the first coronation of Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the 14th ruler of the Tooro Kingdom, the Chairperson of the Interreligious Council, Tooro Chapter, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has appealed to the government to support the establishment of a Cancer Institute in memory of […]
Continue ReadingAll is Set For Nyabongo Coronation
Alice All is set for tomorrow’s historic coronation of Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First as the new King of Tooro, with thousands of people expected at the palace. Speaking to Jubilee Radio, the Kingdom’s head of protocol, Dr Richard Rwabuhinga, said preparations are complete. According to him, The public should start arriving at half […]
Continue ReadingTwo concerned Batooro Attempt to block Tooro king’s coronation
Editorial Two concerned Batooro have asked the Fort Portal High Court to stop tomorrow’s coronation of Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the new King of Tooro, in a last-minute petition that leaves the ceremony hanging in the balance. Derick Alitugabira and Juliet Kangume, together with Walezi Wa Katiba, an organization that promotes the rule […]
Continue ReadingThousands Benefit From Free Tooro Medical Camp Ahead of Coronation
BY CHRISTINE Over a thousand people from within and outside Tooro have benefited from a two-day free medical camp organized by the Tooro Kingdom ahead of tomorrow’s Coronation anniversary. The camp which started on sunday at Mucwa at the Kingdom headquarters closed today, attracting a huge turn up of people seeking various health services. […]
Continue ReadingVirika Cathedral Prays for the New Queen Mother Ahead of Palace Move
Clare N The Catholic Church has today held a special prayer for the Queen Mother, Yusta Asiimwe Kijanangoma, as she prepares to head to the Palace as mother to Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First. The prayer was said during the 10 a.m. Mass at Virika Cathedral, led by the Parish Priest, Fr. Titus Winyi […]
Continue ReadingTooro Chief Prince Gifted New Car Ahead September Coronation
BY CHRISTINE The Tooro Chief Prince has yesterday received a brand new white Toyota Land Cruiser Prado valued at 180 million shillings, as a token of appreciation for his tireless role in transforming and preserving Tooro culture from the death and burial of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba, up to the succession plans. The vehicle […]
Continue ReadingThree Priests of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese Celebrate 25 Years in Priesthood
Alice K There was joy at the Bishop’s Residence in Fort Portal City as three priests of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese marked 25 years in the priesthood. The jubilarians are Reverend Father John K. Tumuhairwe, Reverend Father John Baptist Mwesige, and Reverend Father Doctor Emmanuel Byaruhanga Kakaaga, in absentia. The celebrations were marked with a […]
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