Nyaika of Toro

Rukirabasaija Kasunga Kyebambe Nyaika was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1866 until 1871 and following a brief period in hiding, from 1871 until 1872. He was the third (3rd) Omukama of Toro.

He was the fourth (4th) son of Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa Kasusunkwanzi Olimi I, the first Omukama of Toro, who reigned between 1822 and 1865. There is no mention of who his mother was. He killed his elder brother Rukirabasaija Kazana Ruhaga, in 1866, and ascended the throne by force.

Not much is written about the married life of Omukama Kyebambe Nyaika.

Omukama Nyaika is said to have fathered fourteen (14) sons, including the following:

He was forced to flee when the Kingdom of Toro was invaded by an army from Buganda, in support of Kato Rukidi I, who rebelled against his uncle (Nyaika), briefly seized the throne and declared himself Omukama. After a few months, Kato Rukidi I was overthrown by his subjects and Omukama Nyaika returned to the throne.

Omukama Nyaika died in 1872.

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