Rwomiire retained as Tooro Kingdom premier

Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki

Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has retained Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki as prime minister of Tooro Kingdom for another six months.

Rwomiire also served as prime minister under the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in August. The reappointment was announced on Monday by Nyabongo’s principal private secretary and spokesperson, Paul Nyakaana Businge.

As part of the new leadership structure, Nyabongo also reappointed Prince Charles Kamurasi as head of the Babiito royal clan, known as Musuuga, with Bernard Kato Rwakatale as his deputy.

Nyabongo also appointed an 11-member advisory committee to support and advise his administration as it takes forward the affairs of the kingdom.

The committee comprises Erisa Kakyomya, Chris Kaijuka, Peace Mutuzo, Binta Kasoojo, Monica Rubombora, William Byaruhanga, Aston Kajara, Monsignor Isaiah Mayombo, Flavia Kabahenda, Abdallah Mangalija and Bernard Tungwako.

Speaking after his reappointment, Rwomiire thanked Nyabongo for entrusting him with another opportunity to serve the kingdom, saying he had accepted the responsibility with utmost seriousness.

He called for support from the royal family, kingdom leaders and the people of Tooro as he begins his second term under the new reign.

Rwomiire said he had already constituted a cabinet and submitted it to the king for consideration. The cabinet will serve during the six-month transitional period.

He also thanked ministers who served in his previous cabinet and paid tribute to the late Omukama Oyo for giving him the opportunity to serve during his reign.

Rwomiire said the administration would prioritise clearing salary arrears owed to staff at the kingdom’s administrative offices in Muchwa and strengthening systems within the kingdom administration.

The administration also plans to complete incubation hubs established under the Tooro Youth Empowerment Project and expand programmes aimed at creating opportunities for young people.

Other priorities include organising the king’s visits to all nine counties of Tooro, promoting agriculture, completing the Masaza tournament, which had reached the semi-final stage when Oyo died, and developing a strategic plan for the kingdom.

Rwomiire also pledged to strengthen accountability and ensure that kingdom resources and programmes are properly managed.

He called on the people of Tooro to remain united and work with the king, saying the kingdom had entered a new chapter that required cooperation among its subjects and leaders.

The changes come about a week after Nyabongo was formally crowned successor to Omukama Oyo, who died in August aged 34 while receiving treatment in the United States.

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