New Tooro King’s elder brother succumbs to cancer

By EMMY DANIEL OJARA , Alex Ashaba & Khalil Ibrahim Manzil

Tooro Kingdom has yet again been hit by the sudden death of Prince David Kijanangoma, elder brother to the newly announced King of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo, after a battle with cancer. Crown Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma announced the demise of his brother on Tuesday in a short message on X. ‘’It's with a heavy heart that I announce the untimely passing on of my elder brother, Prince David Kijanangoma. Prince David has lost a long time battle to cancer.’’ The Tooro Kingdom assistant Musuuga Kato Rwakatale confirmed the death and said a detailed funeral programme would be released before the end of the day. In a statement, the family said: “It is with deep sorrow that the family of Prince David Kiijanangoma announces his peaceful passing. Funeral arrangements will be communicated.”