Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu,
It is with a lot of sadness that, on the behalf of all Ugandans, Maama Janet and myself, I extend our most heart-felt condolences to the Royal Family of Tooro and to all Ugandans on account of the death of the prominent Muzzukulu, His Highness Oyo, the King of Tooro at such a young age of 34. How unfair life can be!! He was orphaned while still young and he has died young.
In the short life on earth, he had shown that he had potential of working well with the Central and Local Governments to develop Tooro. What a loss to Tooro and Uganda.
Some months back, Her Royal Highness Kemigisa, Nyinomukama, came to tell me that the Muzzukulu Oyo had cancer that was very aggressive. The Government supported them to go to Germany and, then, the USA where he died.
Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister (Katikkiro) @cpmayiga has urged the people of Tooro Kingdom to remain united following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
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I am extremely saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of Omukama Oyo Rukidi IV. Our country has lost a great royal at a very young age. He still had a lot to contribute to our beloved country. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Kudos to Uganda’s mainstream media for upholding the tenets of responsible journalism amid the speculation surrounding King Oyo’s passing.
Those who know understand that news of such significance can only be confirmed and communicated by official channels.
A win for responsible journalism.
Mahano!
I am very sorry to hear of the death of Oyo Nyimba, the late Omukama of Tooro.
He spent much of his short life growing into the leadership of his kingdom. He was crowned in 1995 after his father's death. He was 3 years old.
Here's a clip of his coronation. Courtesy @Reuters.
The people of Busoga and I join the Royal Family and the people of Tooro Kingdom in mourning the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
His Majesty was one of the visionary traditional leaders of our time, whose leadership, humility and commitment to preserving culture while inspiring a new generation left a lasting mark on Tooro, Uganda and beyond.
During this hour of profound grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family and the entire people of Tooro Kingdom, who have lost a beloved King and a guiding force.
In Omukama Oyo, Uganda has lost an important voice and a distinguished cultural leader whose legacy will endure for generations.
May His Majesty’s soul rest in eternal peace.
Rest in Peace King Oyo 💔 May God comfort and strengthen The Royal family and loved ones’ hearts. You will always be remembered!! Sit with the King of Kings and may the angels receive you like the King you are!! Soo heartbreaking! 💔 RIP
Patrick kamara of NTV had an interview with the late king oyo of Tooro after turning 18 which meant he was now going to be ruling the kingdom himself without anyone's help as it was before making 18.
First question was, Are you ready?