Uganda's King Oyo death: Royal family rejects Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new monarch
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By BBC News
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Following the death of King Oyo, Uganda's Tooro kingdom faces a succession dispute as the royal family contests the appointment of Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new monarch. According to family sources, the late king allegedly left a will designating his younger son as the rightful heir to the throne. This internal conflict raises questions about succession protocols and the legitimacy of the chosen successor within the traditional kingdom's governance structure.
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