Journalist to be crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo II, who is set to be crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom later, has long been a familiar face in the country. For many Ugandans, he was known not as the heir to the throne, but as a storyteller, as a long-serving anchor and editor at the state broadcaster. But [...] The post Journalist to be crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute…
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo II, set to be crowned king of Uganda's Tooro kingdom, has recently become the focal point of media attention due to the controversy surrounding his ascension. For many Ugandans, Kijanangoma was once known for his storytelling and journalism career at the state broadcaster rather than as the heir to the throne.
The 56-year-old is now at the center of a succession dispute following the passing of his predecessor, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died last month at the age of 34 from cancer. Despite the selection process being allegedly against the wishes of Queen Best Kemigisa, the mother of the late King Oyo, the 21-member committee of the Babiito clan chose Kijanangoma as the new king.
The coronation ceremony will involve traditional practices including a mock fight and blessings by members of the royal Babiito clan, before the actual crown is placed on his head. Despite the government's support for Kijanangoma's coronation, Queen Kemigisa maintains that the late King Oyo's will should have been respected.
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