Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row
Summary
The body of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world’s youngest traditional monarch, has been returned to Uganda. King Oyo died in the US at age 34 after cancer treatment, and his death has led to a dispute over who will succeed him.Key Facts
- King Oyo was crowned king of the Tooro kingdom in Uganda at age 18 after ascending the throne at age 3.
- He died last week in the US from an aggressive form of cancer at age 34.
- His body was flown to Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni and other leaders paid respects.
- The Tooro kingdom is a cultural kingdom with over two million people but no political power in Uganda’s government.
- A nine-day mourning period has begun, with the body lying in state at the royal palace.
- There is a public dispute about the king's successor because he was not officially married.
- The king reportedly left a young son, but some royal clan members say they don’t know about the child.
- President Museveni has ordered an official funeral with flags at half-mast for three days.
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