A brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser valued at about Shs500 million has arrived in Fort Portal as a gift for Musuuga Charles Kayondo Kamurasi Akiiki, the Chief Prince and head of the Babiito royal clan of Tooro Kingdom.

The vehicle arrived on Saturday amid celebrations, with videos and photographs circulating on social media showing residents and supporters accompanying it through the city.The arrival comes just days before the September 29, 2026 coronation of Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the new Omukama of Tooro, giving the gift added attention amid the kingdom’s ongoing succession discussions.

The Land Cruiser is expected to be officially handed over to Musuuga Kamurasi at Karuziika Palace.Reports indicate that the vehicle was acquired through a fundraising campaign involving Batooro well-wishers from Uganda and the diaspora, who had been asked to contribute towards a target of Shs500 million.

Musuuga Kamurasi, a son of the late Omukama George Rukidi III, holds the traditional position of Omujwera Omusuuga and is a senior figure within the Babiito royal clan.The Omusuuga plays an important traditional role in royal family affairs, including convening royal meetings, participating in funeral arrangements and offering guidance on matters concerning the royal family.

His role became particularly prominent following the death of King Oyo, when different members of the royal establishment became involved in discussions over the succession.The succession process has attracted competing views, with different members of the royal family and traditional structures expressing positions about the next Omukama.Against this background, the.To read more, tap heret