Eronda
JF-Expert Member
- Dec 16, 2025
- 952
- 530
The burial of the late King of Tooro was delayed on the day of his final send-off, with the interment taking place at around 5:00 p.m. instead of before 3:00 p.m., as traditionally expected under Tooro Kingdom customs.
According to reports, the delay was partly linked to the wish of the Queen Mother, Best Kemigisha, to travel and pay her final respects to her son before the burial. Her desire reflected a mother's wish to bid farewell to her child during a deeply emotional moment for the royal family.
Under Tooro customs, the burial of a king is a sacred responsibility reserved for members of the Babiito clan. As Queen Mother Best Kemigisha is not among those permitted by tradition to take part in the burial rites, her role was limited to paying her respects rather than participating in the actual burial process.
“According to our customs, a woman does not take part in the burial of a king. Even when her husband passed away, the Queen Mother did not attend the burial rites. These traditions have been observed and preserved for generations.”
- Byamuka Julius
According to reports, the delay was partly linked to the wish of the Queen Mother, Best Kemigisha, to travel and pay her final respects to her son before the burial. Her desire reflected a mother's wish to bid farewell to her child during a deeply emotional moment for the royal family.
Under Tooro customs, the burial of a king is a sacred responsibility reserved for members of the Babiito clan. As Queen Mother Best Kemigisha is not among those permitted by tradition to take part in the burial rites, her role was limited to paying her respects rather than participating in the actual burial process.
“According to our customs, a woman does not take part in the burial of a king. Even when her husband passed away, the Queen Mother did not attend the burial rites. These traditions have been observed and preserved for generations.”
- Byamuka Julius
