Uganda mourns Tooro King Oyo, who dies at 34

Ugandans are mourning the death of Tooro Kingdom’s King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died on Thursday at the age of 34.

The King died in the United States of America while receiving treatment.

King Oyo is understood to have been in a coma for days before his death. He had also been diagnosed with advanced-stage brain cancer.

According to Tooro Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, the Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, died at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

He called on the people of Tooro to “remain united, calm and prayerful during this difficult time”.

The late King leaves behind a Prince as his heir. His identity will be formally revealed at the appropriate time, in accordance with the traditions and customs of Tooro Kingdom.

Born on April 16, 1992, King Oyo was the son of the late King Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III and Queen Mother Best Kemigisa.

He ascended the throne on September 12, 1995, following his father’s sudden death on August 26, 1995.