KIWALA CAROLINE TAHIR: Tribute to the Late Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV

What the report says

Watchdog Uganda published a tribute by Caroline Kiwala Tahir mourning the death of Tooro Kingdom monarch Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The piece is framed as a personal condolence message to the royal family, the people of Tooro, and Ugandans more broadly, following the king’s passing. It presents him as a leader whose life had been closely followed by the public from childhood.

Kiwala recalls that he was enthroned on 12 September 1995 at the age of three after the death of his father, and describes how he grew into the role while continuing his education and public duties. The tribute says his reign came to symbolize faith, humility, discipline, and service, and it credits him with inspiring younger generations by showing that age was not a barrier to leadership.

The article also highlights causes it says he supported during his 31 years on the throne, including education, youth empowerment, health, tourism, environmental conservation, and unity within the kingdom. It says his leadership blended cultural pride with modern, progressive traditional rule. Kiwala extends condolences to Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, the Royal Family, the Tooro Kingdom administration, and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whom she describes as having supported the king since childhood. The tribute reflects the broader importance of Tooro’s royal institution in Ugandan public life.