Burial of King Oyo takes place in Uganda as news anchor prepares for throne
Summary
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, once the world’s youngest monarch, was buried in Uganda after dying of cancer at age 34. His cousin, Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a news anchor, was named his successor amid a family dispute over the late king’s son.Key Facts
- King Oyo became king of the Tooro kingdom in Uganda at age 3 in 1995.
- He died last month in the United States while receiving cancer treatment.
- Oyo was buried at the Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal, Uganda.
- Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a news anchor, was formally given the throne by casting coffee berries into the grave.
- There is a dispute over succession because Oyo’s family claims he had a son, but others support Kijanangoma as the rightful heir.
- The royal family and Ugandan authorities have backed Kijanangoma’s succession despite the controversy.
- Uganda’s kingdoms are traditional institutions existing alongside the country’s elected government.
- King Oyo was also a UN goodwill ambassador focusing on fighting HIV and AIDS.
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