King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom and recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest reigning monarch, has d+ed at the age of 34.
The monarch, who ascended the throne at just three years old in 1995 following the de@th of his father, passed away on Thursday, according to Tooro Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki.
The cause of de@th was not disclosed. However, local media quoted an Ugandan government minister as saying King Oyo had been critically ill and receiving medical treatment in the United States.
Announcing his de@th, Akiiki described the monarch’s passing as an “immeasurable loss” to the royal family and the people of Tooro, urging them to remain united, calm and prayerful.
King Oyo was not officially married, but the prime minister assured the people that the succession of the crown was secured.
According to Akiiki, the late monarch left behind a prince who will succeed him, with the heir’s identity to be formally announced at the appropriate time in accordance with the traditions and customs of the Tooro Kingdom.
A Ugandan King who was named as the world’s youngest reigning monarch has died at the age of 34.
