@pulseuganda: Tooro Kingdom's Prince David Kijanangoma has passed away at the Uganda Cancer Institute after a long battle with throat cancer. Read his full story. Prince David Kijanangoma Araali, brother of the recently appointed King of Tooro Edward Kijanangoma, has died after a long battle with throat cancer. Kijanangoma died at the Uganda Cancer Institute at Mulago on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, according to his associate Andrew Irumba. His death follows that of his cousin, Oyo Nyima Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. David was widely famed for trying to unseat King Oyo Nyimba over a decade ago. In April this year, Kijanangoma's family said he needed about Shs700 million for treatment in India after exhausting his resources on treatment in Uganda. He had undergone chemotherapy at Nakasero Hospital and the Uganda Cancer Institute. His condition later drew public attention after pictures emerged showing him lying on the floor at Mulago as he waited for a hospital bed. Irumba, who spoke on Kijanangoma's behalf during his illness, said at the time that congestion had prevented the prince from immediately securing a bed. He was later moved to a private room after the pictures circulated online. #PulseNews #PulseUganda

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Tuesday 15 September 2026 06:57:36 GMT