The body of the late Tooro King, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, will return to Uganda from the United States on Thursday, 3 September 2026, marking the official start of nine days of mourning.
According to Hajji Yunus Kakande, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President, the late King’s remains will be received by President Yoweri Museveni upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
The body will then be transported to Kyenjojo District, where the King’s subjects and members of the public will be given an opportunity to view the body and pay their last respects to the fallen monarch.
After the viewing in Kyenjojo, the body will be taken to Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal, where preparations for the final rites will continue.
A number of traditional and cultural rituals will be performed before the late Omukama is laid to rest, in accordance with Tooro Kingdom customs.
Meanwhile, Members of Parliament from the Tooro sub-region have called on the government to establish a specialised cancer treatment centre in the region in memory of the late King.
The legislators say such a facility would serve as a lasting tribute to Omukama Oyo while helping to improve access to specialised cancer care for people in Tooro and neighbouring areas.
