King Oyo, once world's youngest monarch, buried in western Uganda
Traditional Babiito rites will guide the burial and determine the next Omukama, with the incoming king casting nine coffee berries into the grave.
- On Saturday, September 12, 2026, thousands gathered in Fort Portal for the funeral of King Oyo Nyimba, who died last month at 34, concluding a nine-day mourning period for the traditional monarch.
- His death triggered an acrimonious succession dispute, with family members citing a will favoring his son, while Tooro elders announced prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as successor.
- Ancient Babiito rituals govern the burial at Karambi Royal Tombs, requiring the successor-in-waiting to cast nine coffee beans into the grave one by one to secure his legitimacy.
- Amid the royal family's conflict, the Ugandan military increased security on Friday to prevent unrest, while Queen Mother Best Kemigisa stated the battle "undermined their ability to mourn."
- Following the burial, tradition requires a nine-day period before preparations for the enthronement of Kijanangoma, a news anchor at state broadcaster UBC, formally begin.
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King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Kingdom of Toro has been buried in Uganda. Thousands of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the monarch, who died of cancer last month at the age of just 34.
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King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Kingdom of Toro has been buried in Uganda. Thousands of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the monarch, who died of cancer last month at the age of just 34. A battle for the succession to the throne has since erupted.
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