https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/journalist-to-be-crowned-next-king-of-ugandan-monarchy-after-death-of-boy-kingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/journalist-to-be-crowned-next-king-of-ugandan-monarchy-after-death-of-boy-kinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/journalist-to-be-crowned-next-king-of-ugandan-monarchy-after-death-of-boy-king#u94837Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:37:07 +0000Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has been crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom following a bitter succession dispute. The former television anchor and editor assumed the throne after the death of the previous monarch, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died last month at the age of 34 following a battle with cancer. The coronation took place amid contention surrounding a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognize, highlighting internal divisions within the traditional monarchy.Why it mattersTraditional monarchies in Uganda hold significant cultural and social influence