CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly endorsed Prince Edward Rukidi Kiijanangoma as the brand new Omukama of Tooro, calling for preparations for his coronation.
In a sequence of posts on X on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Gen Kainerugaba referred to the brand new King as His Majesty Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I.
“My fellow Ugandans the brand new Omukama of Tooro is His Majesty Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I. Long could he reign. God bless him all the time. God bless Tooro,” he wrote.
Gen Kainerugaba additional mentioned the brand new King had obtained approval from the Bachwezi, including, “The Bachwezi have accredited him.”
He later posted, “Ahangariza Agutamba,” earlier than calling on these concerned to give attention to the coronation somewhat than authorized battles.
“And I don’t need to hear of courtroom circumstances. I need to hear of a Coronation date,” Gen Kainerugaba wrote.
His remarks come amid an ongoing dispute over the succession to the Tooro throne following the passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
The Babiito Royal Clan lately introduced Prince Edward Rukidi Kiijanangoma as the brand new Omukama, a call that has confronted opposition from members of the royal household who’ve questioned the method.
The succession dispute has additionally attracted authorities consideration, with Attorney General Sam Mayanja beforehand advising that King Oyo’s will ought to information the succession and that any dispute over its validity ought to be dealt with by courtroom.
Despite the disagreements, Gen Kainerugaba has now made his place clear, backing Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I and calling for the method to maneuver in the direction of his coronation.