King Oyo to be Laid to Rest Today

What the report says

SoftPower News reports that the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro will be buried on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after a funeral service at St John’s Cathedral in Kabarole, Fort Portal City. The service is expected to be led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu.

The report focuses on the final rites for the Tooro monarch and indicates that preparations are taking place in Fort Portal, where the cathedral service will precede the burial. The announcement places the ceremony in the context of an important moment for the kingdom and for mourners gathering in western Uganda.

Although the snippet does not provide additional biographical detail, the burial of a king is a major ceremonial and cultural event in Uganda, typically drawing attention from kingdom leaders, religious figures and the wider public. SoftPower News’ notice signals the significance of the occasion and the role of the Church of Uganda in the funeral proceedings.

The headline suggests the burial is scheduled for today, but the source text specifically names September 12, 2026 as the date for the laying to rest. No further details about the procession, attendance or burial arrangements were included in the supplied material.