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Rukirabasaija Isingoma Rukidi II was Omukama of the Tooro Kingdom for a few months in 1875. Tooro was among the traditional kingdoms located within the borders of modern-day Uganda. He was the sixth Omukama of Tooro.
Claim to the throne
He was the third son of Kasunga Kyebambe Nyaika, Omukama of Tooro from 1866 until 1872, except for a brief period in 1871. No mention is made of his mother. He ascended to the throne following the capture of his brother, Rukirabasaija Nyaika Mukabirere Olimi II, the fifth (5th) Omukama of Tooro, by the Bunyoro Army in 1875.
Married life
No mention of his married life is made in the available literature.
Offspring
The number of his children is unknown. He was survived by a son, Samwiri Nyamugabwa Kwitakurumuki who later became the chief of Kibale.
His reign
Omukama Rukidi II was not able to hold on to the throne for very long. He abdicated after a few months in favor of his younger brother, Kakende Nyamuyonjo.
The final years
It is not known where and how Omukama Rukidi II died or what the cause of death was.
Succession table
See also
Omukama of Tooro
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Rukidi II of Tooro
- Rukidi III of Tooro
- Tooro Kingdom
- Princess Elizabeth of Tooro
- Rububi Kyebambe II of Tooro
- Omukama of Tooro
- Nyaika of Tooro
- Kyebambe III of Tooro
- Katera of Tooro
- Olimi II of Tooro
