Nyaika of Toro
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Rukirabasaija Kasunga Kyebambe Nyaika was Omukama
of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1866 until 1871 and following a brief period in hiding, from 1871 until 1872. He was the third (3rd) Omukama of Toro.
, the first Omukama of Toro, who reigned between 1822 and 1865. There is no mention of who his mother was. He killed his elder brother Rukirabasaija Kazana Ruhaga
, in 1866, and ascended the throne by force.
, in support of Kato Rukidi I
, who rebelled against his uncle (Nyaika), briefly seized the throne and declared himself Omukama. After a few months, Kato Rukidi I was overthrown by his subjects and Omukama Nyaika returned to the throne.
Omukama of Toro
The Omukama of Toro is the name given to rulers of the central African kingdom of Toro. The kingdom lasted as an independent state from the 16th to the 19th century...
of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1866 until 1871 and following a brief period in hiding, from 1871 until 1872. He was the third (3rd) Omukama of Toro.
Claim to the throne
He was the fourth (4th) son of Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa Kasusunkwanzi Olimi IOlimi I of Toro
Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa Kasusunkwanzi Olimi I was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from around 1822 until around 1865. He was the first Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
, the first Omukama of Toro, who reigned between 1822 and 1865. There is no mention of who his mother was. He killed his elder brother Rukirabasaija Kazana Ruhaga
Ruhaga of Toro
Rukirabasaija Kazana Ruhaga was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, Uganda from around 1865 until around 1866. He was the second Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
, in 1866, and ascended the throne by force.
Offspring
Omukama Nyaika is said to have fathered fourteen (14) sons, including the following:- Rukirabasaija Nyaika Mukabirere Olimi IIOlimi II of ToroRukirabasaija Nyaika Mukabirere Olimi II was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1872 until 1875. He was the fifth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
, Omukama of Toro, who reigned between 1872 and 1875. - Prince (Omubiito) Mukarusa. He rebelled against his bother Nyaika Olimi IIOlimi II of ToroRukirabasaija Nyaika Mukabirere Olimi II was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1872 until 1875. He was the fifth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
and seized Busongora in 1872. He was proclaimed Omukama under the title of Rukirabasaija Mukarusa Kyebambe V. He was defeated and killed in 1875, by the Bunyoro ArmyBunyoroBunyoro is a kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in East Africa from the 16th to the 19th century. It is ruled by the Omukama of Bunyoro...
commanded by Chief Kikukule of Bugangaizi. - Rukirabasaija Isingoma Rukidi IIRukidi II of ToroRukirabasaija Isingoma Rukidi II was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1875 until 1875. Toro was among the traditional kingdoms located within the borders of modern-day Uganda. He was the sixth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
, Omukama of Toro, who reigned in 1875. - Rukirabasaija Rububi Kyebambe IIRububi Kyebambe II of ToroRukirabasaija Rububi Kyebambe II was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, in 1875 and from 1877 until 1879. He was the seventh Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
, Omukama of Toro, who reigned in 1875 and between 1877 and 1879. - Rukirabasaija Kakende NyamuyonjoKakende of ToroRukirabasaija Kakende Nyamuyonjo was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro from 1875 until 1876 and from 1879 until 1880. He was the eighth Omukama of Bunyoro.-Offspring:...
, Omukama of Toro, who reigned from 1875 until 1876 and from 1879 until 1880. - Rukirabasaija KateraKatera of ToroRukirabasaija Katera was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1876 until 1877. He was the ninth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:He was the sixth son of Kasunga Kyebambe Nyaika, Omukama of Toro, from 1866 until 1871 and from 1871 until 1872. No mention is made of his mother...
, Omukama of Toro, who reigned between 1876 and 1877.
His reign
He was forced to flee when the Kingdom of Toro was invaded by an army from BugandaBuganda
Buganda is a subnational kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Ganda people, Buganda is the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day Uganda, comprising all of Uganda's Central Region, including the Ugandan capital Kampala, with the exception of the disputed eastern Kayunga District...
, in support of Kato Rukidi I
Rukidi I of Toro
Rukirabasaija Kato Rukidi I was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1871 until 1871. He was the fourth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
, who rebelled against his uncle (Nyaika), briefly seized the throne and declared himself Omukama. After a few months, Kato Rukidi I was overthrown by his subjects and Omukama Nyaika returned to the throne.