Ruhaga of Tooro

Rukirabasaija Kazana Ruhaga was Omukama of the Tooro Kingdom, Uganda from around 1865-1866. He was the second (2nd) Omukama of Tooro and was a member of the Babiito dynasty. He was succeeded by Nyaika Kyebambe I who ruled from 1866-1871 during a significant period of political instability in the Bunyoro Kitara Empire.

Claim to the throne

He was the third son of Olimi I of Tooro (Kaboyo Olimi I), Omukama of Tooro between 1822 and 1865. He ascended the throne upon the death of his father in 1865.

The final years

Omukama Ruhaga was murdered on the orders of his brother, Kasunga Kyebambe Nyaika. Nyaika then seized the throne and became the Omukama.[1]: 43 

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ingham, Kenneth (27 October 2023). The Kingdom of Toro in Uganda. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-003-80009-5. Retrieved 21 August 2026.


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