King Oyo of Uganda Buried as News Anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Ascends Tooro Throne

In a solemn procession through Fort Portal, royal guards carried the casket of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world’s youngest monarch, to the Karambi Royal Tombs. The burial followed a contentious succession dispute that had divided the Tooro kingdom. The king’s appointed successor, news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, marked the formal handover by casting nine coffee berries into the grave, a traditional gesture signifying the transfer of authority. The ceremony closed a bitter battle over the throne and placed the western Ugandan kingdom under new leadership. Kijanangoma’s ascension follows his long tenure as a prominent media figure, positioning him as a unique bridge between traditional monarchy and modern public life.