https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tv-journalist-becomes-king-in-ugandaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tv-journalist-becomes-king-in-ugandahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tv-journalist-becomes-king-in-uganda#u99473Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:22:16 +0000Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom following a succession dispute. A former broadcaster and editor with the Uganda Broadcasting Corp, Rukidi Nyabongo ascended to the throne after a soccer player declined the position. The coronation ceremony was attended by Ugandan President Museveni. The appointment follows the death of the previous monarch, King Oyo Nyimba, who was once known as a boy king.Why it mattersThe death of King Oyo Nyimba last month triggered widespread grief and a fight over who should lead the traditional monarchy. This transition marks