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Tooro Kingdom Succession Dispute Deepens as Royal Voices Differ

The process of selecting the next King of Tooro has attracted intense public attention after senior royal family members raised differing views on procedure and succession.

4 days ago · 1 min read

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Princess Komuntale Rejects Tooro Royal Committee’s Decision on Next King

Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale says the succession process must honour the late King Oyo’s alleged will, setting the stage for fresh uncertainty over the future of the Tooro Kingdom

9 days ago · 1 min

Prince Edward Kijanangoma Elected New Tooro King After King Oyo’s Death

Tooro Kingdom has entered a new chapter after Babiito clan leaders announced Prince Edward Kijanangoma as the new Omukama, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

9 days ago · 2 min

Jaramogi Mausoleum Closed for Three Months as KDF Begins Raila Odinga Memorial Construction in Bondo

The National Museums of Kenya has shut the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum until October 30, 2026, to allow the Kenya Defence Forces to construct a pentagonal memorial for the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga featuring a research center, library, and amphitheater at a cost of Ksh30 million.

August 9, 2026 · 1 min