The Tooro Kingdom has assured its people that the legacy of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV will continue, saying the late king left behind a Prince who will carry on the royal line.Tooro Kingdom Premier Calvin Armstrong Rwomire Akiiki confirmed that King Oyo died at about 10:00pm on Thursday at the age of 34, ending a historic reign that began when he was only three years old.“The continuity of the Crown is assured.
His Majesty leaves behind a Prince as his heir, whose identity will be formally revealed at the appropriate time, in accordance with the traditions and customs of Tooro Kingdom,” Akiiki said.King Oyo ascended the throne in 1995 following the death of his father, Omukama Patrick Olimi Kaboyo II. He went on to become one of Africa’s longest-serving young monarchs, representing Tooro at national and international events while promoting education, youth empowerment, tourism, environmental conservation and the preservation of Tooro culture.
The kingdom said the identity of the heir and details of the succession process will be announced after consultations in accordance with Tooro traditions and customs.King Oyo’s death marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Tooro’s history, but kingdom officials say the royal institution remains secure and his legacy will live on through the heir he left behind.
