Tooro prince Kijanangoma appeals for public financial support

David Kijanangoma

a prince of Tooro Kingdom, has appealed to the public for financial support as he battles stage three throat cancer. Kijanangoma, who has been undergoing treatment for over a year, requires approximately Shs 700 million to access specialised cancer care in India, after reportedly exhausting his personal resources on treatment within Uganda. According to his close friend and spokesperson, David Irumba, the prince has been receiving chemotherapy at Nakasero Hospital and the Uganda Cancer Institute. However, his condition has recently deteriorated. Ugandan cultural events “We have used every coin on treatment,” Irumba said, explaining the family’s decision to seek public assistance. Over the weekend, the prince was rushed to the Uganda Cancer Institute for emergency care. Due to congestion at the facility, he initially struggled to secure a bed and was briefly accommodated in a temporary arrangement before later being transferred to a private room. The family says the situation has been both emotionally and financially draining, with treatment costs rising beyond their capacity.