The Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has died at the age of 34, the Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, has announced.
The King died at about 10pm on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the kingdom.
His death marks a major loss to the Tooro royal family, the people of Tooro and Uganda.
Mr Rwomiire called on the people of Tooro to remain united, calm and prayerful as the kingdom mourns the death of the monarch.
He said the continuity of the Tooro crown is assured, noting that the late King leaves behind a prince who will succeed him.
The identity of the heir will be formally announced at an appropriate time in accordance with the traditions and customs of Tooro Kingdom.
The kingdom said a detailed official statement would be issued later, providing information on the funeral and mourning arrangements.
“Omukama Atulize. Enkuba Etutire,” the statement said.
King Oyo ascended the Tooro throne in 1995 at the age of three following the death of his father, King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III.
He was formally crowned in 2010, becoming one of the world’s youngest reigning monarchs.
