# Uganda’s ‘world’s youngest monarch’ dies at 34

https://mins.news/en/item/35808

- DW, 2026-08-28 14:50 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-world-s-youngest-monarch-dies-aged-34/a-78549208?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Oyo Nyimba, king of Uganda’s traditional Tooro kingdom, has died aged 34, according to Tooro’s prime minister. He became monarch in 1995 at the age of 3 and was later recognized as the world’s youngest reigning king. No cause of death was given, while officials said an heir exists and will be formally identified later.

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