Ugandan Journalist Crowned King of Tooro Kingdom After Succession Crisis

A Ugandan journalist is crowned king of the Tooro Kingdom, sparking controversy and debate over succession and royal traditions.

Editorial Desk

September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kampala, Uganda — A journalist has been named king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom following the death of its previous monarch, triggering a wave of public reaction and internal disputes over the legitimacy of the new ruler.

The newly crowned leader, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo, was previously employed as a broadcaster and editor with Uganda Broadcasting Corp. He underwent traditional rituals before being formally recognized by his subjects in Fort Portal, a remote town in western Uganda near the Congo border.

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The coronation took place amid ongoing debates about the kingdom’s governance, as the late king, Oyo Nyimba, died without a known heir. His mother, Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, disputed the selection process, claiming that the written will of the former monarch had not been followed. The ceremony was attended by thousands in person and through televised broadcasts, with President Yoweri Museveni urging traditional leaders to promote local languages.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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