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  Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN |  On Monday night, King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I sat on the Tooro throne after completing all the traditional rituals to end mourning for King Oyo and crown a new king. After a symbolic mock fight and night procession via Mugabante, incoming King …

Tooro Kingdom is observing nine days of traditional mourning, known as okugaragara, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The period runs until his burial on September 12. Among the key activities and traditions being observed are: Royal drum turned upside down: The royal drum has …