The journalist who became king

29 Sep 2026

9:25 am | BBC Africa

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Duration: 1:52

A new king for Tooro 👑 Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma is being crowned today at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal, western Uganda. Up till now Kijanangoma has worked as a journalist, He succeeds King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in August aged 34. The choice has been disputed by some members of the late king’s family. #Tooro #Uganda #BBCAfrica

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