Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro has died at the age of 34.
Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki announced the monarch’s passing in a statement on Thursday night, saying King Oyo died at approximately 10 p.m.
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the passing of His Majesty the Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, at approximately 10:00 p.m. this evening.
King Oyo’s death comes almost exactly 31 years after the passing of his father, Omukama Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III, who died on August 26, 1995.
Born on April 16, 1992, Oyo was only three years old when he ascended to the throne following his father’s death.
His extraordinary journey from a three-year-old king would see him reign over Tooro Kingdom for nearly 31 years.
This is an immeasurable loss to the Royal Family, the people of Tooro and the nation of Uganda.
The Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister called on the people of Tooro to remain united, calm and prayerful during the difficult time.
King Oyo leaves behind a prince who will succeed him, although the kingdom has not yet publicly revealed the identity of the heir.
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.
King Oyo took the throne on September 12, 1995, after the death of his father, becoming one of the world’s youngest reigning monarchs at the age of three.
Because of his age, regents initially guided the kingdom during his early years on the throne. He later formally assumed the administration of the kingdom after turning 18 in 2010.
His passing brings to an end a reign that began when he was still a child and lasted nearly three decades.
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the passing of His Majesty the Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, at approximately 10:00 p.m. this evening.
This is an immeasurable loss to the Royal Family, the people of Tooro and the nation…
— Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki (@toorokingdompm) August 27, 2026