news 15 September 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Tooro Supreme Council Backs Kijanangoma as King Oyo's Successor
The Tooro Kingdom Supreme Council has officially endorsed Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I as the successor to the late King Oyo. This endorsement follows the Babiito declaration and marks a crucial step towards Kijanangoma's enthronement. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/tooro-supreme-council-endorses-kijanangoma-as-king-oyo-s-successor-5595860
In a significant development for Tooro Kingdom, the Supreme Council has unanimously endorsed Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I as the elected successor to the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. This resolution, passed on September 15, 2026, during a full council meeting at the Muchwa Kingdom headquarters in Fort Portal City, signals strong support from the kingdom’s representative body for Kijanangoma’s ascension.
The endorsement by the Supreme Council adds the weight of this key institution to the previously issued Babiito declaration, solidifying the claim of Nyabongo I. This move is seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing succession process within the kingdom.
While the Tooro Kingdom Supreme Council has made its decision clear, it is important to note that the government has not yet officially recognized Kijanangoma as the king-elect. The date for his enthronement has not yet been announced, but this endorsement paves the way for formal proceedings.
The succession plans for Tooro Kingdom have been developing, with previous reports indicating efforts to set a coronation date despite legal considerations. The Supreme Council’s backing now strengthens the momentum behind Prince Kijanangoma’s claim to the throne.