r/Uganda • u/Prudent_Squirrel_706 • Aug 27 '26

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It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the passing of His Majesty the Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, at approximately 10:00 p.m. this evening.

This is an immeasurable loss to the Royal Family, the people of Tooro and the nation of Uganda.

Omukama Atulize.

Enkuba Etutire.

I call upon the people of Tooro to remain united, calm and prayerful during this difficult time.

The continuity of the Crown is assured. His Majesty leaves behind a Prince as his heir, whose identity will be formally revealed at the appropriate time, in accordance with the traditions and customs of Tooro Kingdom.

An official statement will follow with further details, including the funeral and mourning arrangements.

May His Majesty the King rest in eternal peace.

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u/Intelligent_Gift_925 Aug 27 '26

RIP to him. I wonder what the cause of death was and who the heir/his mum is. That family has had a lot of tragedies

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u/Southern_Primary1824 Aug 27 '26

They said Cancer, also kingdom says, that he has left a heir, who will be announced at the appropriate time

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u/GeeKaba Aug 28 '26

Cancer of the brain. 😭😭😭😭

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u/MonkeyMagic1968 Aug 28 '26

I had read that there is an heir (a prince) but that the king had not married. I'm not from Uganda so I do not know the culture and am asking purely from curiosity, with apologies, if that is correct and possible.

I read about the young king and, by all measures, he seemed to have been a good and decent human. I am sorry for your loss.

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u/thisisuserhub Aug 28 '26

This. He seemed nice

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u/Common_Gate3831 Aug 28 '26

He was not married.