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Journalist Prince Kijanangoma named successor of King Oyo

Published by Watchdog Uganda By Catherine Apolot · 9 September 2026 at 19:30
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The Babiito Clan has officially elected journalist Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma to ascend the throne as the new Omukama (King) of the Tooro Kingdom. Prince Edward’s election follows the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose sudden passing plunged the Tooro Kingdom into mourning and set in motion the process of identifying […] The post Journalist Prince Kijanangoma named successor of King Oyo

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