Tooro 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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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 ReadingKing Oyo Grateful For MTN-Tooro Kingdom Partnership
MTN Uganda, a telecommunications company, has earlier today paid a courtesy call to the King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who praised the company for its valuable partnership with the kingdom. The good relationship between the Tooro Kingdom and MTN, has notably enhanced the lives of Tooro’s residents through various initiatives […]
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