Uganda: Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I Is New Omukama of Tooro
[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was installed early Tuesday morning as the new Omukama of Tooro in a series of traditional rituals held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The traditional installation followed an overnight procession that began at 11 p.m. on Monday at Rwengoma Palace, with Nyabongo and thousands of his subjects walking about…
Fort Portal, Uganda - Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was installed as the new Omukama of Tooro on Tuesday morning, following a traditional procession and series of rituals at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The installation commenced with an overnight trek from Rwengoma Palace to Karuziika Palace, which began at 11 p.m. on Monday.
The procession, illuminated by reed lamps, consisted of Nyabongo and thousands of subjects, who chanted and praised the incoming king. Notably, women were barred from participating in the overnight trek, though they were allowed to attend the church service and coronation the following day. Upon reaching Karuziika Palace at around 3 a.m., Nyabongo faced a mock battle and defeated an army, followed by a fight with a bull.
Inside the palace, he was presented with royal drums, including the main drum Butwarane, and royal regalia such as spears and a shield. The lion sculptures and royal regalia were uncovered, symbolizing the end of mourning and the beginning of a new reign. The official coronation ceremony, led by Bishop Reuben Kisembo of Ruwenzori Diocese, is scheduled for Tuesday at St. John's Cathedral in Fort Portal City, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to attend as the chief guest.
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