A delegation from the Azande Kingdom of South Sudan has arrived in Uganda to pay tribute to the late Tooro King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, ahead of his burial scheduled for tomorrow in Fort Portal City.
The delegation is being led by His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, also known as Bakindo Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue II.
The Azande delegation arrived at Kajjansi aboard a chartered plane before heading to Fort Portal, where Tooro is preparing for the final ceremonies to bid farewell to its late monarch.
Their presence adds an important regional dimension to the mourning period, bringing together traditional leadership from South Sudan and Uganda to honour King Oyo and stand with the people of Tooro during the final rites.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Azande Kingdom delegation has arrived from South Sudan.
The delegation is led by King Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue II.
They arrived in Uganda through Kajjansi on a chartered plane.
The delegation is in Uganda to pay tribute to the late King Oyo.
King Oyo’s burial is scheduled for tomorrow in Fort Portal City.
TAKEAWAY
The arrival of the Azande Kingdom delegation reflects the wider regional recognition of King Oyo’s passing and the respect extended to the Tooro Kingdom as it prepares to lay its monarch to rest.
