Kezia of Tooro
Queen of Tooro from 1935 to 1965
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Kezia Byanjeru Abwooli (1906–1998) 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]
| 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 (died 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 | ||||
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 seven 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 (Omubiitokati) Elizabeth Christobel Edith Bagaaya Nyabongo Akiiki | 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 George Desmond Mugenyi Muzimanuki | 3 October 1948 | 7 September 2016 | A military officer and later a regent for Rukidi IV.[8] |
| Princess (Omubiitokati) Mabel Komuntale | Served as a member of the Regency Council to King Oyo from 1995 to 1997. | ||
| Princess (Omubiitokati) Damali Noel Komukyeya Kankya [9] | 24 December 1951 | 26 June 2021 | Died of COVID-19 |
| Princess (Omubiitokati) Rachel Kabasweka.[10] | 6 March 2021 | Was living in London where she died |