Chemical weapons fears grow as Sudan war intensifies
Sudanese sources have expressed fears that Sudanese army forces, along with their Islamist allies and armed movements, could use chemical weapons in Damazin, Blue Nile State, amid new U.S. media reports confirming the use of such weapons by forces under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to what was published by Sudan
Kabanda appointed Petroleum Authority executive director
The Board of Directors of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has appointed Fred Kabanda as the Authority’s new executive director, effective December 1, 2026. Kabanda’s appointment follows the successful completion of the recruitment and onboarding process, according to PAU. He brings more than 30 years of experience in Uganda’s
‘We are under house arrest,’ Queen Mother Kemigisa says
Queen Mother of Tooro, Her Majesty Best Kemigisa, has claimed that she and other members of the royal family have been placed under house arrest at Karuzika Royal Palace, days before the burial of her son, the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Kemigisa said security forces had
Prince Kijanangoma accepted to lead Tooro Kingdom- Babiito clan
Prince Edward Kijanangoma accepted the responsibility to lead the Tooro Kingdom after being selected by the Babiito clan to succeed the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the clan has said. Kijanangoma was named the next King of Tooro on Wednesday following the death of King Oyo, who
How Babiito settled on Prince Edward Kijanangoma as Tooro’s next king
Yesterday,the succession committee of the Babiito Clan, named Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next Omukama of Tooro ending a week-long process that involved nominations, selection and extensive vetting. Prince Edward is a son of the late Prince Christopher Paul Kijanangoma and grandson of Omukama Sir George David Rukidi Kamurasi III, A 21-member team
Dramas as late Oyo’s family rejects Kijanangoma as new King of Tooro
The succession of the late Omukama of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has been thrown ino uncertainty after his family rejected the selection of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next king, insisting that the late monarch’s son is the rightful heir. The family says King Oyo left
Prince Kijanangoma named next King of Tooro
Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi has been named the next King of Tooro following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The announcement was made by Babiito clan members at Karuziika Palance on Wednesday evening. Prince Edward is a son of the late Prince Christopher Paul Kijanangoma and
Korea urges Uganda to open embassy as coffee deal opens Asian market
South Korea has urged Uganda to establish a resident diplomatic mission in Seoul as the two countries seek to deepen trade ties, following a new agreement that could significantly increase Uganda’s coffee exports to the Asian market. The call by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), one of the organisers
Court allows amendment of Ssali Shs 3.8bn fraud indictment
The Anti Corruption Division of the High Court has allowed the prosecution to amend the indictment against former Trade Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali and five co accused in the Shs3.8 billion fraud and money laundering case. Justice Jane Kajuga Okuo ruled that the amendment was made at an early stage
How King Oyo’s father died at his palace
The death of King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III at his palace in Fort Portal on August 26, 1995, abruptly ended his reign and paved the way for his three year old son, Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, to become the Omukama of Tooro. Olimi III was born
