The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, the Rt Rev Reuben Kisembo, has challenged the newly put in Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, to centre his reign on accountability, unity, youth empowerment, training and environmental conservation.
Bishop Kisembo made the remarks on Tuesday morning throughout a church service attended by the King, marking the start of a historic day that can culminate in his formal coronation at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City.
The service marked the primary public church look by Omukama Nyabongo I since he was chosen to succeed his cousin, the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died on August 27 after 31 years on the throne.
King Oyo was buried on the Karambi Royal Tombs on September 12.
Omukama Nyabongo I attended the service alongside his spouse, Queen Rebecca Amoding, and members of the Babiito royal household led by Omujwera Musuuga Charles Kamurasi, head of the royal clan.
Bishop Kisembo famous that the brand new King’s choice had acquired vital goodwill from the folks of Tooro and urged him to make use of the help to strengthen the dominion.
“People have already proven you like. We pray that you just use that love to maneuver this kingdom ahead,” Bishop Kisembo stated.
Bishop urges King to honour marriage vows
The bishop additionally urged King Nyabongo to stay dedicated to his marriage to Queen Rebecca, reminding him that the couple exchanged Christian marriage vows.
“Our King is a Christian King, and I’m advising you that you have already got a spouse and also you made vows in church. I need you to maintain that vow. We pray that you just preserve that monogamy. As a church, we discourage polygamy,” Bishop Kisembo stated.
He additionally known as on the folks of Tooro to embrace Queen Rebecca, who comes from the Teso group, and provides her a possibility to be taught and take part within the kingdom’s cultural traditions.
“As church leaders, we welcome her to Tooro and we will help her in all her initiatives,” he added.
Queen Rebecca is anticipated to tackle a outstanding public position alongside the brand new King.
Call for monetary accountability
On governance, Bishop Kisembo urged the brand new administration to strengthen monetary transparency throughout the kingdom.
He known as for correct monetary information and common impartial audits to make sure that the dominion’s assets are correctly accounted for.
“We wish to have accountability of assets. We have to have books of accounts and audited yearly. This has been the issue beforehand,” he stated.
The bishop additionally suggested the King to take care of a transparent administrative separation between property belonging to Tooro Kingdom and people personally owned by the monarch.
He stated sustaining clear boundaries between kingdom property and the King’s private property would assist stop future disputes over possession.
Bishop Kisembo additional urged the brand new reign to concentrate on empowering younger folks, selling training, defending the setting and strengthening unity among the many folks of Tooro.