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King Oyo’s cancer diagnosis, treatment and final hours revealed

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2026-09-12 10:30:00

The death of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was caused by an aggressive form of cancer that doctors first detected in Nairobi after months of unexplained pain, according to details released by Ugandan diplomat Guma Komwiswa on behalf of the King’s mother, Queen Mother Best Kemigisa.

Komwiswa, who is also the Chief of Protocol in the Tooro Kingdom, disclosed the details on Saturday while delivering the Queen Mother’s official remarks at the funeral service for the late King. The service was led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, at…

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