Tooro divided over new King?

“The continuity of the Crown is assured,” Rwomiire said, adding that the identity of the prince would be formally revealed at an appropriate time in accordance with Tooro traditions and customs. President Yoweri Museveni subsequently said he had spoken with Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, who told him that Oyo had left behind a young boy who was his heir.

Two Tooro Kingdom princes have rejected their father’s endorsement of Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as heir to the throne following the death of King Oyo. Princes Patrick Mpuuga and Solomon Nyaika said their father, Omusuuga Charles Kamurasi, head of the Babiito royal clan, had been misled by what they described as self-seeking elders. (Credit: Richard Sanya)