The Omukama of Tooro, Rukirabasaija Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, has given Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Rwomeire Armstrong 14 days to account for his administration before the Supreme Council, raising fresh questions about the management of kingdom affairs.

During his first meeting with the Tooro Kingdom Supreme Council since his coronation on September 29, 2026, the monarch also suspended the appointment of a new cabinet by the Premier, explaining that Armstrong’s interim appointment was only intended to guide the kingdom through a transition.

The meeting, held at the Mucwa Administration Block in Fort Portal City, brought together kingdom elders, county chiefs and clan heads. The leaders welcomed the new monarch with royal drumbeats and cultural performances before proceedings officially began.

In his address, Nyabongo I clarified that appointing Armstrong as interim Omuhikirwa did not mean he had been given authority to establish a completely new administration. He directed him to prepare a detailed accountability report covering his activities and present it to the Supreme Council within 14 days.

The council is expected to forward the report to the Office of the King before November 19, with findings scheduled to be presented back to members on November 27 for further consideration. The monarch is expected to make a decision after reviewing the council’s recommendations.

The accountability exercise has attracted attention over questions surrounding Shs4.6 billion reportedly provided by the government for the establishment of chick incubators across all nine counties of Tooro. Mwenge North County Chief Adolf Musinguzi said the Premier should explain how the money was used, claiming that the project had not been implemented despite the reported funding.

Tooro Kingdom Youth Minister Nicholas Mugume, however, said the leadership was prepared to account for its activities, including matters concerning land, youth projects and other development initiatives. Supreme Council members welcomed the King’s directive, describing accountability as important for transparency in the kingdom’s administration.

The developments come as Tooro begins a new chapter under Nyabongo I following the death of his predecessor, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV. The coming weeks will be important as the Supreme Council examines Armstrong’s report and the King determines the future direction of the kingdom’s administration.