Journalist named king of Ugandan monarchy that just lost its onetime 'boy king'
- A selection committee for Tooro announced the choice of Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as crown prince following a search.
- A cousin of the late king, Kijanangoma is a news anchor and editor with state broadcaster Uga
- A television news anchor was unexpectedly named the next monarch of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom on Wednesday, following the death of its “boy king” who ascended to the throne as an infant.
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- A selection committee for Tooro announced the choice of Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as crown prince following a search.
- A cousin of the late king, Kijanangoma is a news anchor and editor with state broadcaster Uga
- A television news anchor was unexpectedly named the next monarch of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom on Wednesday, following the death of its “boy king” who ascended to the throne as an infant.
Sources: ABC News, The Independent