@munaug256: The Tooro Kingdom’s official announcement (by Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki) did not initially state a cause. He had been critically ill and was receiving medical treatment in the United States. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni later publicly confirmed that King Oyo died of aggressive cancer. The Queen Mother (Best Kemigisa) had informed the president months earlier about the illness; the Ugandan government supported treatment first in Germany and then in the US, where he died. Some earlier local reports had mentioned cancer (including references to advanced/brain cancer in unverified accounts).  He died at approximately 10:00 p.m. local time on 27 August 2026. Succession and other details • He was not officially married. • The kingdom stated that “the continuity of the Crown is assured” and that he left behind a prince as heir. The heir’s identity will be formally revealed later in accordance with Tooro traditions and customs.  • President Museveni directed an official state burial and a three-day period of national mourning (flags at half-mast). This was widely reported by outlets including the BBC, CNN, AP, and Ugandan media as a major cultural loss in Uganda. The kingdom had earlier denied or downplayed some health rumors before confirming the critical condition shortly before his death #kingoyo #lumbuyefred #museveni #uganda #king

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Saturday 29 August 2026 19:56:01 GMT