The late Omukama of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, left behind a Will dated September 14, 2022, that expressly provides for succession to the Tooro throne, naming his son as first heir and successor, according to details of the document reported by CampusBee. The Will sets out a clear order of succession for the Ugandan kingdom.

A Ugandan traditional kingdom has selected a new monarch to succeed King Oyo Nyimba, according to TimesLIVE. The late king, who was crowned at the age of three in a historic coronation, is being remembered for his humanitarian work during his reign. The selection marks a succession in one of Uganda's recognised cultural institutions, which operate alongside the country's central government. Further details about the new monarch and the succession process were reported by the South African news outlet.

Ugandan journalist Andrew Mwenda has explained the selection process for the Tooro Kingdom's new king, addressing why Jackson Oyo, described as King Oyo's purported son, was not appointed Omukama. According to Mwenda's account published by Mbu, the succession followed procedures that excluded Jackson Oyo from consideration. The commentary comes amid public interest in the leadership transition of the western Ugandan kingdom.

Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi has been designated as the next Omukama, or King, of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, according to Matooke Republic. The outlet said the announcement was made in the evening and starts the process to install a new monarch in the western Ugandan kingdom, with the title highlighting his path from UBC to the throne.

The Tooro Kingdom succession dispute has intensified after Queen Mother Kemigisa alleged that members of the royal family are under house arrest, according to Eastleigh Voice. She appealed to UPDF Commander of Land Forces Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, the wider UPDF leadership and President Yoweri Museveni to intervene and allow the family to mourn and bury Oyo in peace. The reported standoff adds pressure around the kingdom’s unresolved succession tensions.

A succession dispute has emerged in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. According to Mbu, the naming of Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi as the new Omukama has been opposed by Queen Mother Best Kemigisa and Tooro Kingdom authorities, throwing the installation process into uncertainty. The disagreement has raised fresh questions about the kingdom's succession process and who will rightfully assume the throne.