https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mystery-son-and-disputed-heir-uganda-s-king-buried-amid-succession-disputeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mystery-son-and-disputed-heir-uganda-s-king-buried-amid-succession-disputehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mystery-son-and-disputed-heir-uganda-s-king-buried-amid-succession-dispute#u69186Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:36:18 +0000Uganda has buried King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, a former child monarch, as a dispute erupts over his successor. While the kingdom has selected a new monarch, the royal family has rejected Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma's claim to the throne. Kijanangoma, a news anchor and amateur goalie, has expressed reluctance toward the position despite pledging development and an open palace if crowned. Minister Mao has stated that the Tooro succession process is not yet complete, leaving the kingdom in turmoil.Why it mattersThe Tooro Kingdom is among the oldest in Africa. King Oyo was once reco