In his address, Nyabongo I emphasised that Armstrong’s appointment as interim Prime Minister was meant to provide guidance during the transition and was not an endorsement of a new administration.
The Omukama of Tooro, Rukirabasaija Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, has given Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Rwomeire Armstrong 14 days to account for his administration before the kingdom’s Supreme Council.
The King has also halted the appointment of a new cabinet by the Premier, clarifying that Armstrong’s appointment as interim Omuhikirwa (Prime Minister) was intended to guide the kingdom through a transition period rather than establish a new administration.
The directives were issued during the King’s first meeting with the Tooro Kingdom Supreme Council at the Mucwa Administration Block in Fort Portal City since his coronation on September 29, 2026.
The meeting brought together kingdom elders, county chiefs and clan heads, who welcomed the monarch with royal drumbeats and cultural dances.
Proceedings began with the singing of anthems before the Omukama delivered his welcoming remarks, acknowledging the leaders in attendance and paying tribute to his late cousin, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV.
In his address, Nyabongo I emphasised that Armstrong’s appointment as interim Prime Minister was meant to provide guidance during the transition and was not an endorsement of a new administration.
He consequently suspended the new cabinet appointments made by the Premier and directed him to submit an accountability report detailing his administration’s activities to the Supreme Council within 14 days.
The council is expected to forward the report to the Office of the King before November 19, with the findings scheduled to be presented back to the council on November 27 for a final decision.
Members of the Supreme Council welcomed the directive, saying accountability was long overdue and necessary to ensure transparency in the management of kingdom affairs.
Mwenge North County Chief Adolf Musinguzi said they expect the Premier to account for Shs4.6 billion reportedly provided by the government for the establishment of chick incubators across all nine counties of the kingdom under the youth ministry.
Musinguzi claimed the project had not been implemented despite the reported funding, raising questions about the utilisation of the money.
However, the claims are expected to be examined through the accountability process.
Tooro Kingdom Youth Minister Nicholas Mugume said the kingdom’s leadership was ready to account for its activities, including land matters, youth projects and other initiatives intended to promote development.
The accountability exercise comes as Tooro Kingdom begins a new chapter under Nyabongo I following the death of his predecessor, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV.
The process is expected to provide the monarch with an opportunity to review the kingdom’s administration, assess outstanding concerns and determine the way forward based on the report and recommendations of the Supreme Council.
The King’s final decision is expected after the council has examined the accountability report and presented its findings.
