By Gorrete Kajumba
www.mknewslink.com
In Fort Portal–
Tooro Kingdom Omukama King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has directed the interim Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomwire, his cabinet and all kingdom departments to submit reports on their activities, management of kingdom properties and work done by November 12, 2026.
The directive was issued during the first Supreme Council meeting under King Edward’s reign, where he emphasized accountability, unity and mutual respect among kingdom leaders.
The King said the reports should detail the work undertaken, achievements registered and pending tasks to provide a clear account of the kingdom’s affairs and guide future decisions.
He directed the Supreme Council to examine the reports within seven days and submit its advice and recommendations to the Office of the Omukama by November 19. The King will then take seven days to consider the recommendations before the council reconvenes on November 27, 2026.
King Edward clarified that the appointment of Rwomwire as interim Prime Minister was not intended to establish a new permanent administration, but to facilitate a review of the kingdom’s affairs before decisions on the way forward are made.
He also urged individuals whose appointments to positions in the interim administration were disputed to remain calm and patient until the Supreme Council examines the matter and reaches a decision.
The King called on kingdom leaders and subjects to avoid divisions and instead focus on strengthening unity and working together for the development of Tooro Kingdom.
Meanwhile, Mwenge South County Chief Adolf Musinguzi Baseka said clan heads and county chiefs were demanding accountability from the interim Prime Minister and his cabinet regarding kingdom activities, properties and funds allocated to youth economic empowerment initiatives.
Musinguzi said seven members had been elected to work with the Speaker of the Supreme Council to examine the reports before presenting their findings to the council.
Supreme Council Speaker Engineer Julius Mwirumubi Kihika confirmed receiving a petition from clan heads and county chiefs demanding accountability from the Prime Minister and his cabinet.
The petition raised concerns over the management of kingdom affairs, including the reported 4.6 billion shillings under youth economic empowerment initiatives.
The seven-member team is expected to work with the Speaker to review the reports and present its findings to the Supreme Council.
Burahya County Chief Patrick Bwegendaho welcomed the King’s decision to give the interim administration time to prepare its reports, saying county chiefs and clan heads also wanted accountability for vehicles used in the late King’s convoy and clarification on their use during visits by the new King to the counties.
Abaana Clan Head Bob Mugume also welcomed the King’s address, saying it emphasized unity and collective responsibility among kingdom leaders.
The Supreme Council meeting comes as the kingdom reviews its administration and seeks accountability for its activities and resources under the interim leadership.
It was held from Mucwa, Fort Portal tourism city