Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Crowned New King Amid Succession Dispute

A TV journalist is set to be crowned as king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom, sparking controversy and a succession battle.

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kampala, Uganda — A television journalist is set to be crowned as the new king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, marking a significant moment in the country’s traditional monarchy. The coronation comes after the death of the previous king, Oyo Nyimba, who passed away at age 34 from cancer.

The journalist, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo, was selected by the Babiito clan, the ruling family of the Tooro Kingdom, following the death of King Oyo without a known heir. Despite his background in broadcasting, Nyabongo has been chosen to continue the legacy of the kingdom, which was banned during Uganda’s independence in the 1960s but restored in 1993.

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The coronation ceremony, held in Fort Portal, will be attended by thousands and broadcasted on television. However, the decision has sparked controversy, with the queen mother, Best Kemigisa, disputing the selection and claiming that the written will of King Oyo was not followed. She also alleged that the king had a young son whose identity would be revealed in due time, casting doubt on the legitimacy of Nyabongo’s coronation.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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