# Ugandan king crowned at three dies at 34

https://mins.news/en/item/35730

- TASS, 2026-08-28 13:56 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2178945

> Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, king of Uganda’s western Tooro Kingdom, has died at 34, the kingdom’s prime minister said. Oyo took the throne at age three after his father’s death and reigned for nearly 31 years. Authorities said he left an heir whose name will be announced later.

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