Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1547 EAT on Tuesday 22 September 2026

FORT PORTAL, Uganda — Tooro Kingdom’s nine counties have been tasked with contributing at least Shs1 million in cash, two cows and other food items towards feeding guests at the September 29 coronation of King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I.

Moses Musinguzi, the spokesperson for the coronation organising committee, said involving ordinary subjects was intended to make the event a collective responsibility for the people of Tooro.

However, Musinguzi cautioned subjects against contributing food items prohibited under royal cultural practices.
He said pigs, hens, goats, sweet potatoes, cassava and beans would not be accepted at Karuziika Palace because of their cultural significance.

Criscent Mugume, a palace ritualist, said the restrictions are rooted in rituals and traditions observed at the royal palace.
Mugume, however, declined to disclose details of the specific practices behind the restrictions.

He said the prohibited foods carry particular cultural meanings that make them unsuitable for use at the palace.
The food mobilisation is part of a wider fundraising campaign by the coronation organising committee, which is seeking Shs925 million to facilitate preparations for the ceremony.

Clan leaders and county chiefs who attended the meeting pledged to mobilise their subjects to raise the required funds, cows and other acceptable food items.

Patrick Ganjangu, a representative of the Bagweri Clan on the Tooro Supreme Council, said the guidelines would help clan leaders organise contributions from their subjects.

John Mirimu, the clan leader of Abagorongwa, said subjects were excited and looking forward to the coronation of the new king.

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