Kezia of Tooro
| Queen Kezia Byanjeru | |||||
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| Queen Mother of Tooro | |||||
| Queen consort of Tooro Kingdom | |||||
| Tenure | 1935 – 1965 | ||||
| Born | 1906 | ||||
| Died | 1998 (aged 91–92) CMS hospital Fort portal | ||||
| Spouse | Rukidi III (deceased. 1965) | ||||
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| House | Biito-boyo (by marriage) | ||||
| Father | Nicodemo Kakoro, MBE served as tribal chief (Omwami) and Prime Minister(Omuhikirwa) | ||||
| Religion | Anglican | ||||
Lady Kezia Byanjeru Abwooli of Tooro (1906–1998), Queen consort of Tooro, was the senior wife (Omugo w'ekitebe) of King George Rukidi III of Tooro (1904–1965). She was the mother of the 12th King Omukama of Tooro Rukirabasaija Patrick David Matthew (Rwamuhokya) Kaboyo Kaboyo Olimi III and Princess Elizabeth of Toro.[1][2][3][4]
Family and reign
Lady Kezia was the daughter of a senior tribal chief named Nikodemo Kakoro.[5] She was the primary wife of King George Rukidi III of Tooro and later served as the king’s chief advisor from 1965 to 1998. She was the mother of nine children, including Princess Elizabeth of Tooro.
Lady Kezia died in May 1998 at 93 years old at the CMS hospital in Fort portal.[2][6]
Issue
| Name | Birth | Death | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukirabasaija Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo (Rwamuhokya) Olimi III | 9 September 1945 | 26 August 1995 | |
| Princess Elizabeth of Tooro | 9 February 1936 | A pioneering lawyer, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and international diplomat who served as Batebe(Princess Royal)during her brotherOlimi III's reign[7] | |
| Prince (Omubiito) James Desmond Mugenyi Muzimanuki | 1947 | 2016 | A military officer and later a regent for Rukidi IV.[8] |
| Princess(Omubiitokati) Elizabeth Mpanja Ndahendekire | |||
| Princess (Omubiitokati) Mabel Komuntale | Served as a member of the Regency Council to King Oyo from 1995 to 1997. | ||
| Princess (Omubiitokati) Kezia Kanyomozi | |||
| Princess (Omubiitokati) Rosemary Kijumba Kabaramagi | |||
| Princess (Omubiitokati) Damali Noel Komukyeya Kankya [9] | 26 June 2021 | ||
| Princess (Omubiitokati) Rachel Kabasweka.[10] |
See also
References
- ^ "Elizabeth Bagaaya Nyabongo of Tooro". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ a b "Kezia of Buganda". www.myheritage.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "About Tooro Kingdom – Tooro Kingdom". Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "9 Toro ideas | African royalty, black royalty, African history". Pinterest. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "The Mad Monarchist: Royal Profile: Princess Elizabeth of Toro". The Mad Monarchist. 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ Kagoro, Betty (29 April 1998). "Lady Kezia Dead".
- ^ "Winnie Byanyima on Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
- ^ "Prince Mugenyi Mourned".
- ^ "Tooro King Oyo's Aunt Damali Komukyeya Succumbs To COVID-19 Aged 72".
- ^ "Tooro Princess Passes On In London".