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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 […]
Two people have been confirmed dead and nine others injured following a fatal road crash at Nkoowe along the Kampala–Hoima Road in Wakiso District. The crash occurred on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at about 1:33pm and involved four vehicles: a Sino Truck registration number UBK 495F, commuter taxi UAT 272J, Subaru Forester UBB 353D, and […]
Three people have died and 10 others sustained injuries following a fatal road crash involving a Toyota Hiace Drone registration number UA 836AM in Bushenyi District. The crash occurred at about 4:40pm on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Omukatagu along the Ishaka–Kagamba Road. Preliminary police investigations indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/i4LD3CTdKnI?is=YuAzYU4hKWBvRg87 Police in Mukono District are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a woman believed to be deaf or unable to speak, who was found with two young children at Katoogo Trading Centre. The woman, who had no identification documents, was found on Monday, August 31, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. by residents who noticed […]
Kamurasi is the son of George Desmond “Jimmy” Mugenyi, the younger brother of the late King Patrick David Mathew Olimi Kaboyo II. The Royal Succession Committee of the Toro Kingdom has selected George Desmond Kamurasi, 36, as the next king of Toro, according to journalist Andrew Mwenda. Kamurasi is set to succeed his late cousin, […]
As Secretary General, Baguma is expected to focus on strengthening governance and organisational effectiveness, improving financial sustainability, deepening strategic partnerships, empowering branches and volunteers, and increasing measurable humanitarian impact among vulnerable communities across Uganda. The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) has appointed Naphtal Baguma as its new Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, taking over […]
Veteran Ugandan playwright, actor, director and musician Alex Mukulu has died aged 72, closing the chapter on a remarkable career that spanned more than four decades and left a lasting mark on the country’s theatre industry. Born in 1954, Mukulu emerged as one of Uganda’s most influential theatre practitioners, using the stage to explore issues […]
