The journalist who became king
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A new king for Tooro π 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 kingβs family. #Tooro #Uganda #BBCAfrica
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