Kijanangoma’s claims generated considerable debate within Tooro and attracted national attention, particularly because of his challenge to the authority of the young king. Prince David Kijanangoma, a cousin of the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has died at the Uganda Cancer Institute in Mulago after battling throat cancer. Kijanangoma, […]
He said: “Abaagala abaana baabwe basomere bwereere era bagenda kusomera bwereere!” meaning that those who want their children to study entirely for free risk gaining little from the education system. The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, has challenged the Government over its policy discouraging parents from making financial contributions towards the education of […]
“Best Kemigisa has not been grieving her son, she has been scheming to usurp power in our kingdom,” Mwenda claimed. Controversial writer and media personality Andrew Mwenda has renewed his attacks on former Tooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, accusing her of using the death of her son, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, to […]
Magezi said Lt Gen Muhanga visited the palace to pay his last respects to the fallen King and inspect the progress of UPDF projects at the Royal Tombs, including roads leading to the burial site and other rehabilitation works. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed claims that it withdrew its Royal Guards from […]
Prof. Buyinza noted that the two portfolios are central to the operations of any university, making Ssentongo’s contribution particularly significant to Makerere’s academic administration. After 26 years of dedicated service and contribution to Makerere University, Deputy Academic Registrar in charge of Undergraduate Admissions and Records, Charles Ssentongo, has retired from university service. Ssentongo officially handed […]
He maintained that because Oyo was not officially married, Tooro would need clarity on the identity and background of any woman who may have given birth to a purported heir before such a child could be considered for the throne. As succession dispute is gaining flesh over the Tooro Kingdom throne, Senior Journalist Andrew Mwenda […]
Kemigisa further alleged that the security deployment around the Palace had restricted the family’s movement and ability to receive mourners, describing the situation as being under “house arrest.” FORT PORTAL — Tooro Kingdom’s Queen Mother, Her Majesty Best Kemigisa, has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni, the UPDF leadership and those involved in the kingdom’s succession […]
It remains unclear what specific objections the opposing members of the royal family have raised against Kijanangoma’s selection, or whether the Babiito Clan succession committee will reconsider its decision. FORT PORTAL — A fresh succession dispute has erupted in the Tooro Kingdom after sections of the royal family rejected the announcement of Prince Edward Rukidi […]
The naming of Prince Edward Kijanangoma is therefore expected to usher in a new era for the Tooro Kingdom as the Babiito royal family prepares for the formal installation of the next Omukama. Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has been officially named the next Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba […]
According to the prosecution, the accused persons were not the rightful owners of the land but nevertheless presented themselves as owners and proceeded to transact on it. The Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced Mwesigye Amos, accused of illegally dealing in land in Gomba District, after finding him guilty of obtaining sh300m by […]