# Uganda’s king buried amid mystery son and disputed succession

https://mins.news/en/item/56404

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-13 07:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/13/mystery-son-and-disputed-heir-ugandas-king-buried-amid-succession-dispute?traffic_source=rss

> Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was buried in Fort Portal on September 12 amid a dispute over his successor. The royal clan selected Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, while the queen mother and the king’s sister say a 2022 will named an unidentified son as heir. Clan elders reject the will as decisive.

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