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Uganda: Nine Days of Mourning - What Is Happening in Tooro Kingdom

Traditional rites and restrictions are in place as the kingdom prepares for King Oyo’s burial, with prayers, fasting and clan-led ceremonies continuing.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Tooro Kingdom is observing nine days of traditional mourning, known as okugaragara, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The period runs until his burial on September 12. Among the key activities and traditions being observed are:

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The Independent Uganda: broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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