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Tooro Elders Crown Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I King

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC · How we work

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Edward Rukidi Crowned

The Babiito clan committee crowned Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I of Tooro.
The coronation occurred on September 29, 2026.
Queen Best Kemigisa and Princess Ruth Komuntale objected, citing a will naming an undisclosed son.
President Yoweri Museveni attended the ceremony and congratulated Nyabongo I.
The Tooro Elders Forum, Supreme Council and government issued a Gazette notice endorsing Nyabongo I.

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Edward Rukidi Crowned

The Babiito clan committee crowned Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I of Tooro.
The coronation occurred on September 29, 2026.
Queen Best Kemigisa and Princess Ruth Komuntale objected, citing a will naming an undisclosed son.
President Yoweri Museveni attended the ceremony and congratulated Nyabongo I.
The Tooro Elders Forum, Supreme Council and government issued a Gazette notice endorsing Nyabongo I.

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