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Africa’s youngest king ascends to full throne

By Standard Digital | 15yrs ago

By Ramadhan Rajab in Tooro, Uganda

King Rukiraba Saija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has taken over Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom on his 15th coronation.

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