Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued a heartfelt statement on Tuesday mourning the death of King Oyo, the revered monarch of the Tooro Kingdom. Museveni confirmed that the king succumbed to an aggressive form of cancer after a prolonged battle with the disease. The president praised King Oyo’s lifelong dedication to cultural preservation, education, and regional peace, calling his loss “a profound blow to the Tooro people and the nation.” A national period of mourning has been declared, with flags flying at half‑mast across the country. The royal family has announced funeral rites will begin next week, adhering to traditional Tooro customs.
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