FORT PORTAL — Reports circulating on social media and other platforms claiming the death of the King of Tooro, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, have sparked concern among members of the public.
The reports allege that the monarch died following a battle with cancer while undergoing treatment abroad. However, the claims had not been independently verified by the time of publication.
The speculation comes amid heightened public interest in the King’s health and his recent absence from some public engagements.
Members of the public have been urged to exercise caution and avoid sharing unverified information as they await clarification from authoritative sources.
The Kingdom of Tooro and other official sources are expected to provide information regarding the monarch’s health and the reports circulating about his alleged death.
Until an official statement is issued, the claims remain unconfirmed.
King Oyo, who ascended the Tooro throne in 1995 at the age of three, is one of Uganda’s youngest reigning cultural monarchs and has remained a prominent figure in the cultural life of the country.
Further updates are expected once the Kingdom of Tooro or another authoritative source provides an official position on the reports.