King Oyo to Be Buried on Coronation Anniversary as Tooro Alters Funeral Route

World’s youngest monarch, King Oyo, to be buried September 12

Uganda prepares for the burial of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on September 12. Learn about the youngest monarch's life and legacy.

King Oyo to be buried on coronation anniversary as Tooro alters funeral route

Tooro Kingdom revises King Oyo’s royal funeral procession, sets burial date for September 12

Government Announces Official Burial Programme for King Oyo as Remains Arrive Friday

KAMPALA — The Government has unveiled an official burial programme for the late King of Tooro, His Royal Highness Rukirabasaija Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with his remains expected to arrive at Entebbe International Airport on Friday, September 4, 2026. Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, said Government had adopted a […]

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV: Body Arrives in Uganda September 4 as Nation Mourns Young Monarch

The Kingdom of Tooro and the entire nation of Uganda are in deep mourning following the death of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The King, who was 34 years old, passed away on the night of August 27, 2026. He died in the United States, where he was receiving medical treatment. [...]

Kalungu East MP Nkerettanyi signs condolences book to pay tribute for King Oyo - The Witness Uganda

Kalungu East Member of Parliament Kiruluuta Yusuf Junior Nkeretanyi has joined fellow lawmakers in signing the official condolence book stationed at parliament in honour of the late Omukama of Tooro,…

Update: King Oyo’s Body Leaves US Ahead Of Friday Arrival In Uganda

By Spy Uganda The body of the late Tooro King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has left the United States ahead of its arrival in Uganda on Friday, September 4, 2026, as preparations for his final rites enter a critical stage. Images shared online on Wednesday night showed the King’s coffin at a cargo…