The King of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, dies at age 34, as the kingdom mourns his passing. The Tooro Kingdom prime minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, announces the death and says it occurs at about 10:00 p.m. on Thursday night, bringing an end to the monarch’s reign.
The reports note that King Oyo had been in critical condition hours before his death. The kingdom had previously confirmed his condition and asked the public to pray for him. While sources agree on the timing and his age, they differ mainly in emphasis: BigEye.ug highlights that the king leaves behind an infant heir set to succeed him, whereas The New York Times focuses on his critical condition and the official statements around it.
