The Omukama of Toro is the name given to rulers of the central African kingdom

Monarchy

A monarchy is a form of government in which the office of head of state is usually held until death or abdication and is often hereditary and includes a royal house. In some cases, the monarch is elected...

 of Toro

Toro (kingdom)

Toro is one of the four traditional kingdoms located within the borders of Uganda. It was founded in 1830 when Omukama Kaboyo Olimi I, the eldest son of Omukama Nyamutukura Kyebambe III of Bunyoro, rebelled and established his own independent kingdom...

. The kingdom lasted as an independent state from the 16th to the 19th century. Although no longer the ruler of a state, the Omukama of Toro remains an important figure in Ugandan politics, especially among the Toro people of whom he is the titular head.

List of Abakama of Toro

The following is a list of the Abakama of Toro, starting around 1800 AD:

1. Olimi I
   Olimi I of Toro
   Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa Kasusunkwanzi Olimi I was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from around 1822 until around 1865. He was the first Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
   
   : 1822 - 1865
2. Ruhaga of Toro
   Ruhaga of Toro
   Rukirabasaija Kazana Ruhaga was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, Uganda from around 1865 until around 1866. He was the second Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
   
   : 1865 - 1866
3. Nyaika Kyebambe I
   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 Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
   
   : 1866 - 1871 and 1871–1872
4. Rukidi I
   Rukidi I of Toro
   Rukirabasaija Kato Rukidi I was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1871 until 1871. He was the fourth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
   
   : 1871 - 1871
5. Olimi II
   Olimi II of Toro
   Rukirabasaija Nyaika Mukabirere Olimi II was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1872 until 1875. He was the fifth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
   
   : 1872 - 1875
6. Rukidi II
   Rukidi II of Toro
   Rukirabasaija Isingoma Rukidi II was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1875 until 1875. Toro was among the traditional kingdoms located within the borders of modern-day Uganda. He was the sixth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
   
   : 1875 - 1875
7. Rububi Kyebambe II
   Rububi Kyebambe II of Toro
   Rukirabasaija Rububi Kyebambe II was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, in 1875 and from 1877 until 1879. He was the seventh Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
   
   : 1875 and 1877–1879
8. Kakende Nyamuyonjo
   Kakende of Toro
   Rukirabasaija Kakende Nyamuyonjo was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro from 1875 until 1876 and from 1879 until 1880. He was the eighth Omukama of Bunyoro.-Offspring:...
   
   : 1875 - 1876 and 1879–1880
9. Katera
   Katera of Toro
   Rukirabasaija Katera was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1876 until 1877. He was the ninth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:He was the sixth son of Kasunga Kyebambe Nyaika, Omukama of Toro, from 1866 until 1871 and from 1871 until 1872. No mention is made of his mother...
   
   : 1876 - 1877 Followed by Interregnum
   Interregnum
   An interregnum is a period of discontinuity or "gap" in a government, organization, or social order...
   
   , reverted to Bunyoro
   Bunyoro
   Bunyoro is a kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in East Africa from the 16th to the 19th century. It is ruled by the Omukama of Bunyoro...
   
   :1880 - 1891
10. Kyebambe III
    Kyebambe III of Toro
    Rukirabasaija Daudi Kasagama Kyebambe III was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro from 1891 until 1928. He was the tenth Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
    
    : 1891 - 1928
11. Rukidi III
    Rukidi III of Toro
    Rukirabasaija Sir George David Matthew Kamurasi Rukidi III was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro from 1928 until 1965. He was the eleventh Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
    
    : 1929 - 1965
12. Olimi III
    Olimi III of Toro
    Rukirabasaija Patrick David Matthew Koboyo Olimi III was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1965 until 1995. He was the 12th Omukama of Toro.-Claim to the throne:...
    
    : 1965 - 1995. Interrupted by Interregnum
    Interregnum
    An interregnum is a period of discontinuity or "gap" in a government, organization, or social order...
    
    : 1967 - 1993
13. Rukidi IV
    Rukidi IV of Toro
    Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King Oyo, is the reigning Omukama of Toro, in Uganda. He was born on 16 April 1992 to King Patrick David Mathew Kaboyo Olimi III and Queen Best Kemigisa Kaboyo. Three and half years later in 1995, Oyo ascended the throne and succeeded his father to...
    
    : 1995–Present