A fresh row has erupted in Tooro Kingdom following a meeting of clan heads from across the kingdom, who have unanimously resolved to remove Omuhikirwa Calvin Armstrong Rwomire Akiiki as head of the Kingdom’s administrative arm.
The clan heads, meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, placed the decision at the centre of growing disagreements over the handling of the death, funeral arrangements and succession of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
The meeting was chaired by the Omujwera Musuuga of the Babiito royal clan, Charles Kayondo Kamurasi, the senior cultural figure overseeing the traditional funeral and succession rites.
The clan leaders gave several reasons for their decision, with much of their criticism centred on what they described as Rwomire’s interference in matters they consider purely cultural.
One of the major complaints was Rwomire’s alleged role in blocking a meeting that had been organised by the 21-member committee appointed to handle cultural preparations for the King’s send-off and matters concerning succession.
The meeting held September 2nd was immediately stopped by the Police.
It is however believed that President Museveni will not allow confusion in Tooro and will work with the leaderships their to pacify the Kingdom and ensure a peaceful transition to another King.
Recently President Museveni said the mother of Kingo Oyo had told him that King Oyo left behind an heir who most likely will be enthroned. The details of the heir would be disclosed at an appropriate time.
