Parliament has condoled with Tooro Kingdom following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV with the Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth describing the king’s demise as ‘deeply painful’.
Oboth eulogised the Omukama in his communication to the House on on Tuesday, 01 September 2026.
“In this moment of sorrow, let Parliament stand with the people of Tooro to share in their grief as they mourn a king whose life touched generations,” Oboth said.
He added, ‘when a king departs, it is not only a family that mourns, a kingdom mourns, a people mourn and the nation feels the loss’.
He said that a motion will be moved to pay tribute to King Oyo and honour his contribution to Tooro and Uganda.
“Today a throne stands in mourning, a kingdom grieves its king and the nation bids farewell to one of its remarkable sons,” Oboth added.
The Speaker said that whereas Oyo died at a young age, he lived an impactful life.
“A king who came to the throne as a child has now departed. He departed far too soon. His life reminds us that the measure of a life is not only its length but the legacy it leaves behind,” Oboth said.
He praised the late king for promoting culture, even at a young age.
“His Majesty’s story was truly remarkable; he ascended the throne at only three years and for more than three decades grew before the eyes of his people into a respected and admired traditional leader,” Oboth said.
He further recognised the late king’s contribution towards promotion of tourism and environmental conservation.
“Most notably he climbed the Margherita peak to promote the Rwenzori and raise awareness about climate change,” said Oboth.
He added that King Oyo will be remembered for promoting youth empowerment.
“He supported opportunities for young people and used his international engagements to promote Tooro, his people and Uganda to the world,” Oboth remarked.
The Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without portfolio, Hon. Rukia Nakadama also condoled with the Tooro kingdom.
“I condole with Tooro and the royal family for losing such a brilliant young king, and I know we are going to get time and talk about him but it is sad that we have lost him at such a young age,” said Nakadama.
The Members of Parliament observed a moment of silence in honour of the departed Omukama of the Toro Kingdom.
The body of King Oyo is expected to arrive in Uganda on Thursday, 03 September 2026 and it will be transported to the Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal District upon which a nine-day mourning period will commence.
King Oyo died on 27 August 2026 at a hospital in the United States where he was receiving treatment.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
