King Oyo’s Remains Arrive at Entebbe as Tooro Prepares for Burial

Entebbe, Uganda — September 4, 2026: The mortal remains of the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, have arrived at Entebbe International Airport as the kingdom begins preparations to lay its former monarch to rest.

The aircraft carrying the remains landed at the airport today 4th September 2026 at about 10:00am.

President Yoweri Museveni was among those who received the remains, alongside the Queen Mother and senior government officials.

The casket was draped in both the Ugandan national colours and the colours of Tooro Kingdom before being accorded a guard of honour by the Uganda Police.

President Museveni later paid his final respects to the late King Oyo and laid a wreath at the casket.

The remains were subsequently transferred to a waiting helicopter as the funeral arrangements for the former monarch continue.

King Oyo, who was one of Uganda’s most prominent traditional leaders, has been mourned across Tooro and beyond following his death.

Further details on the burial programme and other official funeral arrangements are expected to be communicated by the Tooro Kingdom and government authorities.