Kyebambe IV of Tooro

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Kyebambe IV of Tooro
Omukama of Tooro
Reign1891–1928
PredecessorInterregnum
SuccessorRukidi III
Bornc. 1874
Died1928

Omukama Daudi Kasagama Kyebambe IV (c. 1874 - 1928) was the 10th Omukama of Tooro from 1891 to his death in 1928. [1] He came to power in 1891 until his death in 1928. He is oftenly remembered as the "defender of modern Toro". He was succeeded by Rukiid III. [2]

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Early life

Rukirabasaija Nyaika Mukabirere Olimi II, the 5th Omukama of Toro was his father while his mother was Vikitoria Kahinju.

Background

As an infant, Kyebambe IV was forced into exile in Ankole and then Buganda due to invasions by the Bunyoro Kingdom. He later met the British colonial agent Captain Frederick Lugard in Buganda and secured his support to regain the throne of Toro. Lugard helped him defeat the Bunyoro forces and re-establish the Tooro Kingdom in 1891. [3] He signed a treaty with the Imperial British East Africa Company (IBEAC) and which was formally installed as Omukama by Lord Lugard in August 1891. Kyebambe played a crucial role in introducing Christianity to the region. Kyebambe converted to the Anglican faith, was baptized Daudi (David) in May 1896, and invited Christian missionaries into his kingdom, with his enclosure becoming a center for Christian teaching.

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References

  1. "Omukama Kasagama: How he entrenched the Anglican faith". Daily Monitor .
  2. "About Tooro Kingdom – Tooro Kingdom" . Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  3. "About Tooro Kingdom – Tooro Kingdom" . Retrieved 2025-12-16.