By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Tooro’s Prince David Kijanangoma has this morning, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 passed away at the Uganda Cancer Institute in Mulago after battling throat cancer.
Kijanangoma, a cousin to the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, made headlines in 2015 when he disowned King Oyo and declared himself King of Tooro, citing what he described as the King’s incompetence. Kijanangoma’s coronation was blocked by the Government of Uganda.
At the time, Kijanangoma alleged that King Oyo and his mother, Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, had sold off several kingdom assets. He also accused the late King of abandoning his palace to stay in Buganda and of abrogating the Tooro Kingdom Constitution.
Confirming the death, Prince Edward Rukiidi Kijanangoma took to his X-Handle today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 and wrote.
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT.
It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the untimely passing on of my elder brother Prince David Kijanangoma.
Prince David has lost a long time battle to cancer.
More details will follow. Rest in peace brother.
