Olimi I of Toro
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Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa Kasusunkwanzi Olimi I was Omukama
of the Kingdom of Toro, from around 1822 until around 1865. He was the first (1st) Omukama of Toro.
, Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara at that time. His mother was a lady of the Ababwiju clan. He rebelled against his father and established his own kingdom at Kaboyo during his father's lifetime, beginning in 1822. He spurned the succession to Bunyoro-Kitara on his father's death.
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 around 1822 until around 1865. He was the first (1st) Omukama of Toro.
Claim to the throne
He was the eldest son of Rukirabasaija Agutamba Nyamutukura Kyebambe IIINyamutukura Kyebambe III of Bunyoro
Omukama Nyamutukura Kyebambe III ruled Bunyoro from 1786–1835. In 1822, his eldest son rebelled and established his own independent kingdom, the Toro Kingdom....
, Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara at that time. His mother was a lady of the Ababwiju clan. He rebelled against his father and established his own kingdom at Kaboyo during his father's lifetime, beginning in 1822. He spurned the succession to Bunyoro-Kitara on his father's death.
Offspring
The offspring of Omukama Olimi I of Toro included the following:- Prince (Omubiito) whose name is not known. This prince fathered a son, one Prince (Omubiito) Kabuzi, a nephew of Nyaika, assisted his uncle Mushaga I in his campaign to seize the throne. He was defeated and klled at Kanyanyange, together with a number of other princes in 1870. Prince Kabuzi fathered a son; Prince (Omubiito) Isansa.
- Prince (Omubiito) Barongo.
- Rukirabasaija Kazana RuhagaRuhaga of ToroRukirabasaija 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:...
, Omukama of Toro, from 1862 until 1866. - Rukirabasaija Kasunga Kyebambe NyaikaNyaika of ToroRukirabasaija 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 Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
, Omukama of Toro, from 1866 until 1870 and from 1871 until 1872. - Rukirabasaija Kato Rukidi IRukidi I of ToroRukirabasaija 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:...
, Omukama of Toro, from 1871 until 1871 - Prince (Omubiito), whose name is also unknown. This unnamed prince II, fathered a son, Rukirabasaija Kakende Nyanuyonjo, Omukama of Toro, who reigned from 1876 until 1876.
- Prince (Omubiito) Kato.
- Prince (Omubiito) Ndahura Mushaga. He rebelled against his brother Omukama NyaikaNyaika of ToroRukirabasaija 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 Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
, but was defeated and killed, together with his nephew, Bulemu, in 1869. - Princess (Omubiitokati) Komuntale, Chiefess of Bulera.
- Princess (Omubiitokati) Kibundabunda, Chiefess of Butanda.
- Princess (Omubiitokati) Bayanjeru.