Omukama Nyabongo Names NewTooro Kingdom Cabinet
Editorial Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, has announced a new cabinet for the Kingdom in a list, dated October 14, 2026, and signed by the Prime Minister, Owek.Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki. The Deputy Prime Minister is Owek.Elasto Kasoro Akiiki, who also serves as Minister of Culture and Local Government and Owek. Honourable […]
Continue ReadingTooro Muslims Ask Omukama for More Cabinet Slots
Editorial Muslim leaders in Tooro have asked Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I to include more Muslims in his cabinet. Speaking during Juma prayers yesterday attended by the King at Kabarole Main Mosque in Fort Portal City, Tooro Muslim District Khadi Sheikh Abdu Karim Hakim said the request is not for an all-Muslim cabinet, but for […]
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Tooro PM Rwomiire Outlines Priorities After Reappointment
Claire Following his reappointment as the Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom,Owek. Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, has promised to focus on reconciliation, youth empowerment, agriculture and proper management of Kingdom money. Yesterday evening,in an announcement made by his personal Assistant Paul Nyakaana, Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I retained Owek. Calvin Armstrong in office for what the […]
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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 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 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 […]
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Govt Confirms Tooro Kingdom Succession, Moves to Gazette New Omukama
Editorial The Government has formally confirmed Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as successor to the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, paving the way for his coronation as the 13th Omukama of Tooro. The ceremony is set for Tuesday, September 29, at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The Minister of State for […]
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