Ruhaga of Tooro

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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.

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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.

Married life

Not much is known about the married life of Omukama Ruhaga Kazana.

Offspring

There is no record available as to who were the children of Omukama Ruhaga.

The final years

Omukama Ruhaga was murdered by his brother, Kasunga Kyebambe Nyaika, in 1866. Nyaika then seized the throne and became the Omukama.

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