Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, once world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34
The world's youngest reigning monarch Oyo Nyimba, when he took the crown in 1995, has died aged 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch at the age of three in 1995, has passed away at the age of 34, announced Uganda's prime minister. Although Uganda operates as a republic, it still recognizes traditional monarchies that still hold symbolic political power. The king ruled Tooro, a small kingdom in western Uganda near the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki shared the sad news on X, stating that the king died at around 10:00 p.m. local time on Thursday. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Rukidi IV was crowned in 1995 after his father's death and was unmarried, leaving an heir. His passing has triggered an outpouring of grief across Uganda and on social media platforms.
Bobi Wine, the leading opposition leader in Uganda, expressed condolences on X, stating that the king's soul should rest in eternal peace.
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