Photos: A journalist is crowned king in Uganda
Summary
A journalist named Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo was crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom after the death of the previous young king last month. There is a dispute about the succession because the late king’s mother says he had a young son who should be the heir.Key Facts
- Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo worked as a broadcaster and editor for Uganda Broadcasting Corporation.
- He was crowned king after performing traditional night-time rituals and was introduced to his people in Fort Portal, western Uganda.
- Uganda’s traditional kingdoms were abolished in the 1960s and restored in 1993, but their leaders have no official government power.
- Traditional kings influence culture and heritage but cannot get involved in politics.
- President Yoweri Museveni urged traditional leaders to support local languages during the ceremony.
- Nyabongo said being king means working hard and uniting the people, not just having royal blood.
- Elders chose Nyabongo from several princes because the previous king, King Oyo Nyimba, died without a clear public heir.
- The queen mother claims King Oyo left a young son, causing a dispute about who should be king next.
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