Event Brief
Tooro kingdom succession disputed after King Oyo’s death
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 10, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: Uganda’s Tooro kingdom named television news anchor Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as king on September 9, but the late King Oyo Nyimba’s mother disputed the decision. Queen Mother Best Kemigisa said Oyo’s will set the succession order and criticized a separate clan press conference held while Oyo’s body was still at the palace.
WHO: Queen Mother Her Majesty Best Kemigisa; Tooro royal clan succession committee; Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma
WHAT: The Tooro kingdom’s succession appointment of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was challenged by the late King Oyo Nyimba’s mother.
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026
WHERE: Uganda
WHY: Best Kemigisa said the succession decision ignored Oyo’s will and disputed the process used to announce a new king.
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