Politics 14 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Tooro Kingdom Appoints New Cabinet to Foster Peace and Development
Tooro Kingdom has a new cabinet, with Prime Minister Armstrong Calvin Owek Rwomiire Akiiki emphasizing the need for healing, peace, and harmony within the kingdom. The appointments aim to strengthen administration, preserve cultural heritage, and advance development. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/list-new-cabinet-to-steer-tooro-kingdom-affairs-5632652
His Majesty King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I of the Tooro Kingdom has officially unveiled a new cabinet tasked with steering the cultural institution forward. The appointments signal a commitment to enhancing the kingdom’s administrative functions, safeguarding its rich cultural heritage, and driving development initiatives.
The newly appointed cabinet comprises 16 members, along with their deputies. The list was presented on Wednesday evening by the Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Mr. Armstrong Calvin Owek Rwomiire Akiiki. He will be supported in his role by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Elasto Kasoro Akiiki.
Prime Minister Rwomiire Akiiki, who has been retained in his position, stressed the critical importance of “healing, peace, and harmony” for the kingdom’s progress. This focus suggests that reconciliation and unity are key priorities for the new administration.
Additionally, Charles Kayondo Kamurasi has been reappointed as the Omujwera Musuuga, the head of the prestigious Babiito royal clan. This reappointment, alongside the Prime Minister’s retention, indicates a degree of continuity in leadership.
The formation of this new cabinet is expected to revitalize the kingdom’s efforts in various sectors, from cultural preservation to socio-economic development, under the guidance of King Nyabongo I. The appointments are seen as a crucial step in ensuring the Tooro Kingdom’s continued strength and prosperity.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)