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Story summary
- The Tooro Kingdom crowned former TV news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I.
- A 21-member Babiito clan committee selected him after King Oyo Nyimba died of angiosarcoma on August 27.
- Queen mother Best Kemigisa and Princess Ruth Komuntale objected, alleging the late king left a hidden son.
- Analyst Nicholas Sengoba said the Babiito’s choice upheld customary norms despite the controversy.
