A delegation from Kitagwenda District yesterday met with the new King of Tooro, Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, at Karuzika Palace to discuss issues affecting the development and welfare of people in the county.
The delegation was led by Kitagwenda Town Council Chairperson Hon. Patrick Turyamureba Payi and included former Kamwenge LCV Chairperson Robert Kamaska, Kitagwenda County Chief Sam Mugisa, among other leaders.
During the meeting, the leaders discussed key areas of development, including social and economic transformation, tourism, culture, education, representation and improving household incomes in Kitagwenda.
The delegation highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between local leaders and the Tooro Kingdom in promoting development and improving the livelihoods of communities.
Tourism and culture were also discussed as potential areas for greater investment and promotion, given their role in preserving the region’s heritage while creating opportunities for employment and income generation.
The leaders further discussed education as an important foundation for social and economic development, as well as the need to strengthen representation and ensure that the concerns of people in Kitagwenda are effectively communicated at different levels of leadership.
The meeting is expected to strengthen cooperation between leaders in Kitagwenda and the Tooro Kingdom as they seek to promote development and improve household incomes across the area.
The new king will be crowned on 29th September 2026 at Karuka royal palace.