KAMPALA — The death of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV, the 34-year-old King of Tooro, has been received with shock and deep sadness, with messages of condolence continuing to emerge from across the country.
In a statement, Charles Peter Mayiga said he received news of the monarch’s passing from the Omuhikirwa of Tooro, Calvin Armstrong Rwomire, last evening.
Mayiga said he immediately informed Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who was deeply saddened by the death of the young monarch.
The Katikkiro described the passing as a painful moment for the people of Tooro and expressed solidarity from the Kingdom of Buganda.
> “The Kingdom of Buganda stands with the people of Tooro, and all Ugandans, during this sad moment,” Mayiga said.
He also urged the people of Tooro to remain united and stand together as the kingdom mourns the loss of its young cultural leader.
The message comes as Tooro prepares to navigate the difficult period of mourning following the reported death of King Oyo, who had occupied the throne for decades and remained one of Uganda’s most prominent traditional leaders.
Mayiga concluded his message with a prayer for the departed monarch, saying: “May the Lord receive King Oyo’s soul.”
HIGHLIGHTS
King Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV has reportedly passed away at the age of 34.
Charles Peter Mayiga said he received the news from Tooro’s Omuhikirwa, Calvin Armstrong Rwomire.
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II was informed and expressed sadness over the monarch’s death.
The Kingdom of Buganda has extended solidarity to the people of Tooro.
The people of Tooro have been urged to remain united during the mourning period.
TAKEAWAY
The reported passing of King Oyo marks a deeply emotional moment for Tooro and Uganda’s traditional institutions. As the kingdom mourns its young monarch, messages of solidarity from other cultural institutions underline the significance of the loss.
May His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV rest in peace.
