Dramas as late Oyo’s family rejects Kijanangoma as new King of Tooro
The succession of the late Omukama of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has been thrown ino uncertainty after his family rejected the selection of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next king, insisting that the late monarch’s son is the rightful heir. The family says King Oyo left
How King Oyo’s father died at his palace
The death of King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III at his palace in Fort Portal on August 26, 1995, abruptly ended his reign and paved the way for his three year old son, Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, to become the Omukama of Tooro. Olimi III was born
Archbishop Kazimba to lead King Oyo’s final burial service
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Dr Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, will lead the final burial service for the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, on Saturday at St John’s Cathedral, Kabarole. Archbishop Kazimba will be assisted by several bishops and members
Omusuna: The man who prepares Tooro’s Kings for burial
When a King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV died, the kingdom entered a period of nine days of mourning marked by a series of highly guarded cultural and spiritual rituals. At the centre of these rites is the Omusuna, the traditional chief priest and head custodian of
‘I knew the type of cancer King Oyo was battling’ – Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he knew the type of cancer the fallen King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, had been battling before his death in the United States. Museveni said he was informed about the King’s condition in November 2025, at the height of the
Sombre mood as the Body of late Tooro King Oyo arrives at Entebbe Airport
The body of the fallen King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has arrived at Entebbe International Airport following his death in the United States. King Oyo’s body was flown to Entebbe from Nairobi aboard a chartered flight, 5Y-FAM, which arrived this afternoon. The body was received by
Mbire pledges Shs100m for late King Oyo’s burial
MTN Uganda Board Chairman Charles Mbire has paid tribute to the late King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing his passing as a great loss to the Kingdom of Tooro and the country. Mbire visited the King’s residence in Buziga, Kampala, on Thursday to pay his respects
