King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Dies at 34

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom, in western Uganda, had been in “critical condition,” the kingdom’s prime minister said.

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World's youngest reigning monarch dies age 34

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Sky Published 28 August 2026

World's youngest reigning monarch dies age 34

The world's youngest reigning monarch has died aged 34.

NYT Published 28 August 2026

King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Dies at 34

BBC Published 28 August 2026

World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34

King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.

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