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Prince Edward Kijanangoma is a prominent member of the Tooro Kingdom royal family and the Babiito clan, whose life has largely been shaped by both his royal heritage and career in the media.
He is a grandson of the late Sir George David Rukidi Kamurasi III, who reigned as Omukama of Tooro from 1929 to 1965.
Kijanangoma is the son of the late Prince Christopher Paul Kijanangoma, who was a brother to former Tooro King Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III. This makes Edward Kijanangoma a first cousin of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
He is also the younger brother of the late Prince Patrick Happy Kijanangoma.
Kijanangoma is married to Omugo Rebecca Amoding and has had a career in broadcasting, serving as a news anchor and editor at the state-run Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC).
His career took a dramatic turn on Thursday when the Babiito royal clan’s succession committee selected him as the next King (Omukama) of Tooro, following the death of King Oyo.
The announcement places Kijanangoma at the centre of a major succession debate within the kingdom, with members of the royal family questioning the process through which he was selected.