LIVE: Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Crowned King in Grand Royal Ceremony

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Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma is being formally crowned as the new King of Tooro Kingdom in Uganda in a grand royal ceremony at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal. Taking the royal name Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, he succeeds the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in August 2026 at the age of 34. The coronation brings together members of the Tooro royal family, traditional leaders, government officials and thousands of guests for a ceremony featuring traditional rituals, religious proceedings and the formal enthronement of the new monarch. Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is expected to attend as chief guest. Firstpost brings you LIVE coverage, visuals and the latest updates from the historic coronation of Tooro’s new king. --- Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma | Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I | King of Tooro | Tooro Kingdom | Uganda Royal Ceremony | Uganda King | Tooro Coronation | Karuziika Palace | Fort Portal | King Oyo | Uganda Monarchy | Royal Coronation | African

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