In pre-colonial times, the kingdoms would never enjoy the sovereignty they had, but they would be instrumental in mobilising the nation toward social and economic recovery. The community of Toro, known as Batooro or Batoro, make up 3. The Kingdom is controlled by the dynasty of Babiito, whose history goes back as far as the 14th century. According to oral history, in , Prince Olimi Kaboyo Kasunsunkwanzi, son of the King of Bunyoro, annexed the southern part of the Kingdom of his father and founded what is today known as Toro.
Coronation of the young King Oyo The death of his father King Kaboyo in simply means that the Crown Prince had to take on the role of King in his childhood. The rituals of handing over the reins of power to Oyo began at 2 a. Upon passing the test, Oyo was allowed to sound the Nyalebe, a sacred Chwezi drum, as his forefathers had done. Then he was blessed with the blood of a bull and a white hen. His first meal was served as King, consisting of millet dough. He sat in the lap of a virgin girl and swore allegiance to the Crown while lying on his side on the ground.
Cultural rites followed a religious ceremony presided over by the Anglican Bishop, Eustance Kamanyire.
Culture September 27, at am. Mildred Europa Taylor Head of Content. Related stories History. Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson. A young King Oyo — Blizz Uganda. King Toro and regents — Monitor. King Oyo of Uganda — Blizz Uganda. Contact Us. Geoffrey Mutegeki Journalist New Vision. Related Articles. Police, army hunting for LC 1 chairman killer. MPs justify schools recovery fund. Homes and Construction Expo partners promise great opportuni The Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Bernard Tungwako says that the Kingdom administration with support from King Oyo has started addressing some of the things that had gone wrong.
He says that the silver jubilee celebrations should be a day of unity for the people of Tooro. He has also called on the people of Tooro to support the King and embrace income-generating activities to fight poverty in the Kingdom. He will be the voice, face and ambassador of a youth-led campaign aimed at ending Aids in Africa by George Mugume, a resident of Fort Portal says that since the conflict with Kijanagoma, there have been some reforms.
He cites the frequent visits of Oyo to the Kingdom and continued interaction with his subjects in different parts of the Kingdom.
Mugume also says that King Oyo should not accept to be ill-advised by a group of self-seekers who are making decisions for him. He wants the King to be left to be in charge of his kingdom. Michael Wandera, a resident says that despite the challenges the King has faced throughout his reign, the subjects should appreciate what the King has done for the Kingdom.
He says that the King should not be left alone to develop the Kingdom but should be supported by his subjects.
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