Andrew Mwenda has pushed back against Queen Mother Best Kemigisa’s account of the Tooro succession dispute, detailing the Babiito meetings, candidates considered and the concerns raised over a purported son of the late King Oyo.

Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has broken her silence on the escalating Tooro Kingdom succession dispute, appealing to the Government, security agencies and those contesting the throne to give the royal family time to mourn the late King Oyo.

Hours after Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was announced as the next Omukama of Tooro, the late King Oyo’s family has rejected the outcome, insisting that his will provided a clear line of succession and that further consultations were still underway.

The Kingdom of Tooro has released the final programme for the burial of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with mourners expected to walk six kilometres to the royal tombs.

Uganda prepares to receive the body of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV as President Museveni is expected to pay tribute at Entebbe.

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV has died at 34 following an illness for which he had been receiving specialised treatment in the United States. Tooro Kingdom has confirmed that he leaves behind a son who will succeed him.

His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro Kingdom,...

Anita Among pledged cattle for King Oyo’s bride price at his 30th coronation anniversary, drawing cheers and sparking renewed calls for the young monarch to find a queen.