Live: Tooro kingdom crowns new king Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I

By Elias Hakizimana.

The coronation of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom is taking place at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal.

He is being crowned Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, succeeding the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in August 2026.

President Yoweri Museveni is expected to attend the ceremony, which brings together members of the Tooro royal family, traditional leaders, government officials and members of the public.

The ceremony follows traditional rituals and celebrations held across the kingdom ahead of the coronation.

Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a former journalist, was selected to succeed King Oyo by the kingdom’s traditional royal advisers, known as the Abiru. His selection had faced objections from some members of the royal family, who said the late king had left a child.

The coronation at Karuziika Palace marks the formal installation of Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the new Omukama of Tooro.

Tooro King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I attends thanksgiving service

Tooro King Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I has attended a thanksgiving and coronation service at St John’s Cathedral in Kabarole as part of ceremonies marking his enthronement.

The service is one of several events taking place ahead of the main coronation ceremony.

The king is expected to later return to Karuziika Palace, where the main coronation ceremony will be held.

The ceremonies bring together members of the Tooro royal family, traditional leaders, government officials and other invited guests.

The update was reported by Capital FM Uganda.