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[Nile Post @nilepostnews]

Moments inside Karuzika Royal Palace following the arrival of the body of the late Omukama, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

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[Andrew M. Mwenda @AndrewMwenda]

The Royal Succession Committee of Toro Kingdom met today September 4, 2026 at Fort Motel in Fort Portal City and selected George Desmond Kamurasi (36) as the next king of Toro. He succeeds his late cousin, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi 1V who died on August 26, 2026 in Texas USA.

The committee, which was selected by the Royal Clan of Toro (Ababiito) on August 28th 2026, is chaired by Omusuuga Charles Akiiki Kamurasi. Composed of 21 members, it has been meeting every day since Monday September 31. Today they met from 11am to 3pm. Out of 21 members, 18 attended today’s meeting out of whom 15 voted for George Kamurasi.

George Kamurasi is the son of George Desmond [Jimmy] Mugenyi, young brother to Patrick David Mathew Olimi Kaboyo 11. He was the second in line of succession to his brother Olimi Kaboyo 11, according to the will of their late father, His Majesty King George Rukidi iii.

This evening I have held discussions with the CDF of UDPF who is also chairman of PLU, Gen Muhoozi Keinerugaba, and the CLF, Gen Kayanja Muhanga, and informed both of these developments. Gen Keinerugaba fully endorses the choice of the Succession Committee of Toro because it is consistent with the customs, all precedents and laws of Toro on succession.

The CDF has said that President Yoweri Museveni supports the decision of the Royal Committee on Succession. He sent a team led by a senior cabinet minister to Fort Portal. After extensive consultations with all the key stakeholders, the committee was convinced that there is a wide consensus around the succession of Kamurasi.

We now await the Omusuuga to make a formal announcement officially to the Babiito clan leaders. I have spoken to Omusuuga who has told me that according to custom, the public announcement is done after the burial. I have made this announcement to avoid social media speculation that may cause unnecessary confusion.

[Nicholas Bamulanzeki @bamulanzeki]

I have covered stories all over the world, but documenting the return of the remains of King Oyo has been one of the hardest.

Maybe because I was privileged to interact closely with His Majesty on different occasions — his amiable character was truly something else.

Rest well, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. #RIPKingOYO

[Campus Bee @campusbeeug]

PHOTOS! Meet Tooro’s New King: George Desmond Kamurasi, the British-Based Royal Who Recently Married a ‘Mzungu’ Woman

Details here: https://t.co/PbyxG0n4Re

[Tayari West TV @TayariWestTV]

PHOTOS: Omusuuga Prince Charles Kamurasi, the head of the Babiito clan, reacting after receiving the casket containing the remains of Omukama Oyo at Karuzika Palace this evening.
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#OmukamaOyoAtuulize
#TayariWestUpdates

[Ian Rumanyika @irumanyika]

🥲 GOD

[TheeNinjaC @TheeNinjaC]

I have never seen so many people all at once in the same place since I was born like I’m witnessing right now. Oh Amooti, you were LOVED. Mwebale Tooro Omukama weitu mumwolekele engonzi. Fort Portal? This is overwhelming 🥹

[Olara Otunnu @Olara_Otunnu]

"It is with great shock and profound sadness that I mourn the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Omukama of Tooro.

He ascended the throne as a child, and from his earliest years grew into the gracious and devoted monarch he became. Across more than three decades, he gave his life to the service of his people, to the youth of his kingdom, to their education, their health, and their heritage.

That a life so devoted has been taken so young is a sorrow felt far beyond the borders of the Kingdom. This is a massive loss indeed, for Tooro and for Uganda.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Queen Mother, with the Royal Family, and with the people of Tooro at this time of immeasurable loss and pain.

May his soul rest in eternal peace."

Ambassador Olara Otunnu

[Shaka Fred @FredShaka]

Video; when young King Oyo thanked President Museveni during his 8th coronation speech.🥹😌

[Nicholas Bamulanzeki @bamulanzeki]

Special appreciation to Jonathan Baguma, Personal Assistant to His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

The man who stood by the King through it all — loyal, steadfast and ever-present.
What a man !
May the Lord reward him abundantly. #RIPkingOyo

[Nile Post @nilepostnews]

Moments before the casket containing the body of the late Omukama, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, was carried inside Karuzika Royal Palace.

📹 NBS TV

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[Nile Post @nilepostnews]

BREAKING: The convoy carrying the body of the late Omukama, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has arrived at Karuzika Royal Palace in Fort Portal.

📹 NBS TV

#NilePostNews #TooroMourns

[Dr. Bireete Sarah @SarahBireete]

Today marks the beginning of the most difficult 9 days for Ugandans. I hope King Oyo knew that he was much loved by majority Ugandans. He grew up before our very own eyes as a young, gentle, handsome and brilliant King.

Go Thee Well King Oyo

[Nelon Touch 🇺🇬 @thenelontouch]

King Oyo's Omuguta makes it's way into Karuziika Palace amidst the most spectacular scenery - a blend of heartache & love

[Tooro Kingdom @ObukamaBwaTooro]

Agutamba 😭

[Hashim Wasswa Mulangwa @Hashim11]

Frame 4 — My god that woman is 😔💔

#TooroQueenMother

[Ahabwe 🏀🇺🇬 @tragicanon]

The images of the Queen mother today reminded me of a conversation I had with my mom recently.

She said a mother's grief is a monster of guilt that eats at you so badly, you can't even bear to look people in the eyes; it feels like you committed a crime.

Prayers to QM Best!

[Reuters Africa @ReutersAfrica]

The body of Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the throne at the age of three in 1995, arrived back in the country on Friday after his death from cancer, and ahead of burial on September 12. https://t.co/E6KNTYWKO4

[Alex Ponton @ponton_alex]

I didn't know King Oyo personally. I have friends who did. What strikes me is how humble he seemed and how respectful he was of his position. He emanated a deep sense of humanity and leadership.

Besides how young he was, besides the lost potential, that's the part that hurts most watching a figure like this go too soon: the humility, the kindness, and the example he set for all of us in how to carry great power and responsibility.

May he rest in peace, and may we all remember and emulate his humanity.

Welcome back home King Oyo.

You will be missed but rest assured that your legacy will stay with all of us.

[MuJo 🗿 @MuuuuJoooo]

Farewell piece for Rukirabasaija Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV 👑🦁🕊️