Olimi I of Tooro

Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa Kasusunkwanzi Olimi I was the founder and first Omukama (King) of the Tooro Kingdom one of the traditional monarchies in what is now Western Uganda from around 1830 until around 1861.

Early life and claim to the throne He was the eldest son of Rukirabasaija Agutamba Nyamutukura Kyebambe III, the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom a powerful pre-colonial state in the Great Lakes region at that time.

According to historical tradition, Kaboyo began building his authority at Kaboyo around 1822, but the Kingdom's formal foundation is often dated about 1830.

Reign as King Olimi I is credited with consolidating Tooro's territory and dynasty during his reign which lasted roughly from 1830 to about 1861. Under his leadership, the Tooro people solidified a separate identity from Bunyoro, Local tradition holds that his rule was relatively stable and peaceful, laying the structural foundtaions for succession by his sons. He was buried at Kagoma near Kibiito in present day Bunyangabu District, a site considered historically important by the Tooro people. In recent years this burial ground has been under pressure from encroaching cultivation and settlement prompting cultural and heritage concerns.

Olimi's establishment of Tooro as a distinct Kingdom from Bunyoro marked a major historical moment in the region's political geography. Tooro went on to remain a significant Kingdom throughout the colonial era and into modern times, even after periods of abolition and restoration (1967-1993). Rukirabasaija Kato Rukidi I, Omukama of Tooro, from 1871 until 1871. Prince (Omubiito), whose name is also unknown. This unnamed prince II, fathered a son, Rukirabasaija Kakende Nyanuyonjo, Omukama of Tooro, who reigned from 1876 until 1876. Prince (Omubiito) Kato. Prince (Omubiito) Ndahura Mushaga. He rebelled against his brother Omukama Nyaika, but was defeated and killed, together with his nephew, Bulemu, in 1869. Princess (Omubiitokati) Komuntale, Chiefess of Bulera. Princess (Omubiitokati) Kibundabunda, Chiefess of Butanda. Princess (Omubiitokati) Bayanjeru.

The final days Omukama Olimi I died around 1865