Uganda's Tooro Kingdom has named television news anchor Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new king, but the succession has been challenged by the mother of the late King Oyo Nyimba. The development comes just days before the burial of King Oyo.

The kingdom's Royal Clan Succession Committee announced that Kijanangoma, who also serves as an editor at the state broadcaster, UBC, had been selected to succeed the late king.

However, Queen Mother Her Majesty Best Kemigisa has rejected the decision, saying it disregarded her son's will, which she claims clearly outlined the order of succession to the Tooro throne.

In a statement issued on Thursday, September 10, Kemigisa said King Oyo's will was read on the day of his death in the presence of members of the royal family and government representatives, including the minister representing the President.

She said those present had agreed to meet the following day to discuss the succession.