Tag Archives: Coronation

  Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was installed early Tuesday morning as the new Omukama of Tooro in a series of traditional rituals held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The traditional installation followed an overnight procession that began at 11 p.m. on Monday …

  Fort Portal, Uganda | URN |  The mother of Tooro King-designate Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was on Sunday evening warmly received at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City, where she will temporarily reside ahead of her son’s coronation on Tuesday. Yusta Asiimwe Kijanangoma Amooti arrived at the palace in a …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Excitement has gripped Fort Portal City as residents prepared for the coronation of the new king of Tooro Kingdom, Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I. The tourism city is taking on a festive appearance ahead of Tuesday’s ceremony. Traditional arches locally known as ‘akakomo’ have been …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed that he will attend the coronation of Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I of Tooro Kingdom as the chief guest on September 29. State Minister for Gender and Culture Mary Kamuli Kutesa announced the President’s confirmation, saying his acceptance to attend adds …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Tooro Kingdom has cautioned subjects contributing food towards the September 29 coronation of Crown King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I against taking items that are prohibited under royal cultural practices to Karuziika Palace. The warning was issued on Monday during a preparatory meeting at …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The coronation of Tooro’s new King, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, is expected to cost about Shs925 million, with the organising committee launching a fundraising drive to meet the expenses of the September 29 ceremony. The committee has appealed to the people of Tooro, friends …

    She had been both mother and guardian to a boy whose childhood was lived under the gaze of a kingdom   COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | The first time Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, 59, accompanied a king home in death, she was a young widow. It was …

  Pilsner Lager toasts to 30th Tooro Coronation Anniversary at Ekyoto Ha Mpango Festival Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ekyoto Ha Mpango Music Festival wrapped up a week of royal festivities in Fort Portal Town. Held at the historic Karuzika Palace grounds, the festival brought together a …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are underway in the Rwenzururu Kingdom for the 58th coronation anniversary of Omusinga (King) Charles Wesley Mumbere. The commemorative event, which will also mark 15 years since the kingdom’s official recognition by the government, is scheduled for October 19 at Kilembe Golf Course in Kasese …

  Tororo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG |  Jopadhola in Tororo today celebrate the 25th Coronation anniversary of their cultural leader, the Kwar Adhola HRH Moses Stephen Owor. According to the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution (TACI), the climax of the celebrations will be held at Achilet grounds. President Yoweri Museveni is …