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TV journalist is crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom

DW29 September 2026, 14:48 UTCUganda

Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has ascended to the throne after King Oyo died at the age of 34 due to a cancer battle. He previously worked for Ugandan broadcaster UBC as a TV anchor and editor.

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