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King Oyo Memorial

A permanent record of remembrance for His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

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Condolence messages

Rest In Peace KING OYO. Great KING you have been. We will love you forever. MUMMY BEST , MY SISTER KOMUNTALE , ELIZABETH BAGAYA OMUKAMA ABAGUMYE.

AnonymousManager, C & C ENTERPRISE KAMPALAKAMPALA, Uganda, Uganda

We have really lost a great king 👑 king of all world , people, loving king we gonna miss him may his soul rest in peace (MISS ME BUT LET ME GO TILL WE MEET AGAIN).

Christopher KyaligonzaManager, st.augutines institute nsambyaKampala, Uganda, Uganda

To the Royal Family, the Prime Minister (Omuhikirwa), and the People of Tooro Kingdom, Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this period of immense grief. As a staff member of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), I stand in solidarity with the entire Tooro Kingdom as you mourn the passing of your beloved King, His Majesty.His Majesty’s…

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remarkable leadership, wisdom, and dedication to the cultural heritage and socio-economic development of Tooro will forever be remembered. He was a beacon of unity and progress, whose impact reached far beyond the borders of the Kingdom.As we serve the communities within Tooro, we have always been inspired by the peace and warmth of its people—a true reflection of His Majesty’s exemplary reign.May the cultural leaders, the Royal Family, and all the subjects find comfort and strength in the rich legacy he leaves behind.May His Majesty’s soul rest in eternal peace! In deep sympathy. Sako Thomas UEDCL-Lugogo

AnonymousWork Management Agent, UEDCLKampala, Uganda, Uganda

My deepest sympathy goes out to you in this difficult moment may the soul of omukama oyo rest in eternal peace

Lakwey stephen nzikobankundaKapchorwa, Uganda, Uganda

May God strengthen the family during this trying time and we pray for unity and peace within Tooro Kingdom. May Omukama's soul rest in eternal Peace

AnonymousKampala, Uganda, Uganda

To Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother, the Royal Family, the Kingdom Leadership, and the People of Tooro:It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of national loss that I extend my heartfelt condolences upon the passing of His Majesty, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.Ascending the throne at a tender age, His Majesty grew before…

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our eyes to become a graceful symbol of unity, cultural resilience, and dignity for the people of Tooro and the entire nation of Uganda. His lifelong dedication to preserving our heritage and inspiring the younger generation leaves an indelible mark on our history.During this dark and difficult hour of grief, may you find comfort in his enduring legacy and strength in your shared unity.Tooro, mukama abahuumuze kandi abagumye.May His Majesty rest in eternal peace.

Anonymousdeveloper, Nugsoft technologies LtdKulambiro, Uganda, Uganda

Rest In Peace KING OYO. Great Leader you have been. We will love you forever.

Rutaro Gerald MbabaziAfrisoul adventures ugandaKampala, Uganda, Uganda

**CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO THE KINGDOM OF TOORO** We extend our heartfelt condolences to **His Majesty the Omusinga of Tooro Kingdom, the Royal Family, the people of Tooro, and all those mourning during this difficult time**. We are deeply saddened by this loss and stand with the people of Tooro Kingdom in grief and remembrance. May God grant strength,…

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comfort, and peace to the bereaved family and the entire Kingdom as you go through this difficult period. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. **May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.** **Our sincere condolences to Tooro Kingdom.**

AnonymousNETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER, NOVA CLOUD EDGES UGANDA LIMITEDkampala, Uganda, Uganda

It is still unbelievable that we are saying farewell to King Oyo. As someone from the same generation, he was a peer in terms of age and I have seen him all my life. From writing his name in exams to visiting his palace, he will forever be a core memory of my life. He was the face…

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of Tooro kingdom and its going to be hard to visualize Tooro without thinking of him first. As he is finally laid to rest, I pray that the King of Kings receives him well and comforts the royal family and entire kingdom. Rest in eternal peace, your majesty

Collins NuwagabaStudio Production Officer, Kabale UniversityKabale, Uganda, Uganda

RIP a king of my generation.

AnonymousDebt Recovery Officer, Rwanyamahembe saccoMbarara, Uganda, Uganda

We condole with Tooro Kingdom and the Royal family at large. May King's soul Rest in Peace. At Nova Cloud Edges, we are sad with his demise.

Nixon KamugishaChief Technical Officer, Nova Cloud Edges (U) LtdWakiso, Uganda, Uganda

My deepest condolences to the Batooro people, the late king Mother and the Sister, and the royal family on the tragic passing of King Oyo. May his soul rest in peace. Having lived in Uganda for ten years before moving to New York, I remember King Oyo as a remarkably quiet, peaceful, and discreet young leader. As a…

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Bahunde prince who sought asylum in Uganda, I chose a low profile during that challenging chapter, though it was always my intention to meet him. Kingdoms navigate natural tides; power inevitably attracts friends and enemies, only the monarch could know better. I firmly advise the Babiito clan to strictly honor the King’s legacy and will. Do not establish dangerous precedents by attempting to elect a king; doing so invites unbearable chaos now and forwards. Customs, traditions, and cultures may be distinct wording but must be strictly upheld. Remain united and honorable during this time. King Oyo is not gone; he merely sleeps. Laira T. Batundi New York, USA

Laira T. BatundiPresident, BUSHENGE HUNDE USA-CANADA 🇺🇸 🇨🇦Onondaga county, United States, United States