Scheduled Death and Planned Burial of Omukama Oyo of Tooro

Reports state that Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV is scheduled to die on August 27 and will be laid to rest on September 12, a day that would have marked the 31st anniversary of his coronation. The burial date is also scheduled, indicating a formal mourning period for the Tooro kingdom.

Focus on praying for Oyo’s soul during mourning, Princess Bagaya urges Batooro

Omukama Oyo, the young king of the Tooro kingdom in western Uganda, had recently begun implementing development initiatives that many observers described as promising. Princess Elizabeth Bagaya, aged 90, is his paternal aunt and served as Batebe (Chief Princess) during the reign of her brother, Omukama Patrick Mathew David Olimi III. Bagaya is also a lawyer and former Uganda Foreign Affairs Minister.

Focus on praying for Oyo’s soul during mourning, Princess Bagaya urges Batooro “PRAY FOR OYO’S SOUL!” Princess Bagaya Urges Batooro to Focus on Mourning

She urged the Batooro to accept the loss, trust in God’s plan, and focus on mourning rather than rushing into other matters. Bagaya thanked the people of Tooro for their support and asked them to continue praying for the king’s soul, emphasizing calm and unity during the mourning period.

“PRAY FOR OYO’S SOUL!” Princess Bagaya Urges Batooro to Focus on Mourning

• “He loved his people so much and had high hopes of the things he was going to do for his people, but God has taken him.” — Princess Elizabeth Bagaya, a lawyer and former Uganda Foreign Affairs Minister

“PRAY FOR OYO’S SOUL!” Princess Bagaya Urges Batooro to Focus on Mourning

The scheduled burial on September 12 will conclude the official mourning period, after which the kingdom is expected to resume its development agenda under the guidance of senior royal officials.

Focus on praying for Oyo’s soul during mourning, Princess Bagaya urges Batooro