Tooro Kingdom Farewell: Uganda’s Young King Oyo Rukidi IV Laid to Rest
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom bids farewell to King Oyo Rukidi IV, the monarch who ascended at age three and led for decades; his coffin’s arrival at Entebbe Airport drew emotional scenes as Queen Mother Best Kemigisa mourned, and officials announced he left behind an heir whose identity will be revealed per Tooro tradition. Oyo championed youth empowerment, education, environment and HIV/AIDS awareness, marking a historic chapter in Ugandan royal history.