Former news anchor becomes new king of Uganda’s Kingdom of Toro; predecessor dies at 34, ending succession dispute

A new king was enthroned in Uganda's Toro Kingdom on the 29th. Former news anchor Edward Lukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I acceded to the throne, while the former king died at 34. The succession dispute has come to an end.

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Edward Lukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I acceded to the throne as the new king of Toro Kingdom in western Uganda on the 29th. He thereby became the 13th monarch of the Batoro people.

The new king is reported to be 56 years old and a former television news anchor.

The former king reportedly died at 34, and the accession is said to have brought an end to the long-running succession dispute.

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Name of new kingEdward Lukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I

Age of new monarchAcceded to the throne at age 56

Age of former king at deathDied at age 34

Accession date29th

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