Linda

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[Linda @am_delirious]

God makes All things beautiful in His time❣️

[🍂 @Lovandfear]

Some women don't flirt with people. They flirt with life. Extra twenty minutes at the café. Fresh flowers for no reason. Music while getting dressed. Taking the scenic way because the sky looks good. There's romance happening between her and being alive.

[Angelika @Ainebyoona78920]

The new Queen of Toro speaking Rutooro .
They are working day and night night . So serious with kingdom issues

[Angelika @Ainebyoona78920]

This is the part that made me laugh yesterday .
When then were praising Omusuga 😂😂😂

[Linda @am_delirious]

@MukisaMose89018 @DailyMonitor Did Tooro tell you that? We haven’t asked you to save us.

[Patrick Oyulu, MPH @patrickoyulu]

...A masterclass from @c_mwanguhya at today’s Installation of the Omukama of @ObukamaBwaTooro .

Speaking in Lutooro and translating throughout the ceremony, Charles delivered with remarkable poise, clarity, confidence and command -making the transition between languages look effortless.

A great orator. A gifted translator. Flowers to you.

Photo: @UgandaMediaCent

#Uganda

[The Buganda Royal Watch @BugRoyalWatch]

KASUSUNKWANZI. This is not just a crown

In 1830, Prince Kaboyo Omuhundwa moved from Bunyoro-Kitara carrying this sacred crown. With it, he founded Tooro Kingdom. Made with sacred red feathers of Etuku bird from Semliki and cowry shells for wealth.

It also has the long white fur beard, made from the long white hair of the colobus monkey (Emunyungu) and a lion's mane braided together, this is a symbol of wisdom and a father's protection. Putting it on signifies that the Omukama is no longer a child, but the father and protector of the entire kingdom.

When the Omukama wears it on Empango (Coronation Day), he becomes the true son and heir of Omukama Kaboyo Olimi l. He becomes Tooro."

Video moves down to shoes

"And these are not just shoes. These are EMIKABATO/ ENGATO Z'ENGO.

Made from leopard skin and barkcloth. The king does not touch ordinary soil. The leopard gives him power over enemies. The barkcloth connects him to ancestors.

Royal crown on head from the sky, sandals on feet above the earth that is Omukama Nyabongo l

Tooro Royal proclamation

"The darkness is over, the sunshine has risen. Tooro Receive your king”

“Tooro Ekizikiza kiweddewo enjuba evudeyo, mukkirize omukama wamwe”

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

I want to salute the memory of King Oyo for the wonderful work he did. I was very sad because, a day after he was buried, I was going through my documents and found a letter he had written to me on 15th June 2026, thanking me for a number of things, including the appointment of ministers from Tooro.
I also congratulate His Highness Nyabongo. I have been watching him on the news and he is a good newsreader. I am sure he will do a good job.

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

Former Ugandan journalist Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has been crowned king of Uganda's Tooro kingdom. He was chosen to succeed his cousin, King Oyo, who died last month with no recognised heir.

[Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki @toorokingdompm]

Your Majesty King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I,

Congratulations on your coronation as the King of Tooro.

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for our Kingdom. I pray that God grants Your Majesty wisdom, strength, humility and good health to guide your people with fairness, compassion and courage.

May you always be guided by wisdom in your decisions, and may your reign bring unity, peace, progress and prosperity to the people of Tooro.

May God bless Your Majesty, your family and the Kingdom of Tooro.

Omukama ahangirize.

[Uganda Media Centre @UgandaMediaCent]

Royal Entrance

Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, majestically makes his way to the Karuziika Royal Palace for his coronation ceremony, shortly after prayers conclude at St. John's Cathedral. #TooroCoronation

[Uganda Media Centre @UgandaMediaCent]

FACT | Tooro Kingdom was established as a separate, independent kingdom, guided by the principles of unity, strength, and cultural preservation. #TooroCoronation

[Uganda Media Centre @UgandaMediaCent]

𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | His Majesty Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I the 14th Omukama of the Tooro Kingdom | #TooroCoronation

[Uganda Media Centre @UgandaMediaCent]

President Museveni Graces Omukama Nyabongo I's Coronation

President @KagutaMuseveni, the Chief Guest, arrives for the coronation ceremony of Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I at Karuziika Royal Palace | #TooroCoronation

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

👑 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗼’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿
Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo and Omugo Rebecca Amoding-Rukidi pose outside St John’s Cathedral after the coronation service.

📸 Photos by Richard Sanya
#VisionUpdates #TooroKingdom #Coronation2026

[Canary Mugume @CanaryMugume]

Arrival of President Yoweri Museveni at Karuziika palace.

[MBU @MBU]

Omusuuga Charles Kamurasi has confirmed Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I as the new Omukama of Tooro with his coronation set for September 29th at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal.

[The Buganda Royal Watch @BugRoyalWatch]

The Tooro new king HRM King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo l did not plan for this. He was focused on his private life, circumstances radically changed and he’s suddenly faced with big responsibilities.

He didn't campaign for the throne. Our King Oyo was groomed from age 3, Edward was pulled from a newsroom at 56 as the only option for the continuity of the Tooro dynasty.

We should stop comparing him. He did not ask for this.

People are comparing King Edward Rukidi as if he lobbied, campaigned, and schemed to replace King Oyo. He did not. Actually he accepted the heavy responsibility when someone else eligible said NO dur to his family responsibilities in the UK and more…

Our King Oyo was born to be King. He was groomed from childhood, crowned at 3, carried the kingdom for 31 years. That was his destiny.

Edward's destiny was different. He built a quiet life as a journalist, a father, a private citizen. He was not in royal meetings, not posting crowns, not positioning himself. He was reading the 9pm news.

When the Babiito clan elders led by Musuuga sat and chose him, it was their decision under Tooro custom, not his application.

You cannot compare a man for not being King Oyo. Oyo was flamboyant, young, world-famous. Edward is 56, calm, low-profile. Tooro needs different things at different times.

He did not steal a throne. He was handed a heavy crown in the middle of a funeral as the only last option for the continuity of the Tooro dynasty.

CLARIFICATION: He was not elected.

Tooro had to have a King on the throne within 9 days after Oyo's death as per custom — to perform the Karambi burial rites.

There was no proven son of our beloved king Oyo presented to the Babiito elders.

So the Royal Clan Council had to SELECT a new Omukama from the Babiito princes. That's what they did.

Not an election. Not a popular vote, but a cultural selection.

Prince Desmond was first choice and said no. Prince Edward accepted a huge kingdom responsibilities. It's selection by culture, not election by ballot.

Respect the culture.

I urge the Batooro If you loved Tooro under Omukama Oyo, show that love now by giving Tooro stability. Allow the new Omukama space to breathe, to learn the rituals, to mourn his cousin, and to grow into Rukidi Nyabongo I.

The throne is not a competition. It's a responsibility one can never imagine.

Let him work.

#TooroKingdom #Nyabong l

[Charity Amaka Ekezie @charityekezie_]

✨Here's to the women who are trailblazers and are opening doors for 'THE MANY', by being 'THE FIRST .

A throwback to my conversation with Amy Pope @IOMchief at the Munich security conference, last year. 🤏🏾 #iwd2026 #charityekezie

[UGAMAN @Ugaman01]

Thank you @Trioskyd for this great Tribute to Tooro Kingdom and Our King OYO.

[Muhoozi Kainerugaba @mkainerugaba]

My fellow Ugandans the new Omukama of Tooro is His Majesty Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I. Long may he reign. God bless him always. God bless Tooro.