The body of the fallen Tooro monarch, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has arrived at Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal City where thousands of mourners gathered to receive their King.
The King’s casket arrived at the palace at exactly 7:00pm on Friday after a procession from Kyegegwa District where the remains had earlier been received by thousands of mourners.
As the casket entered the palace grounds mourners broke into tears with many struggling to contain their emotions as they caught their final glimpse of their monarch – the King of Tooro.
The remains were escorted by the Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, Princess Ruth Komuntale and other members of the royal family.
At the palace the casket was received by the Omusuuna (chief priest) and other royal officials who performed traditional rituals before the remains were formally handed over to the head of the Babiito royal clan Omusuuga Charles Kamurasi.
Religious leaders representing different faiths then led prayers King as mourners continued to gather at the palace to pay their last respects. After the prayers the remains were taken into the main sitting room of Karuzika Palace where the King will lie in state as preparations continue for his burial.
Omukama Oyo died on August 27 in the United States while receiving medical treatment.
Omukama Oyo who died at the age of 34 ascended onto the throne on September 12, 1995, after the death of his father Omukama Patrick Mathew David Kaboyo Olimi III. The arrival of the remains of the king means the kingdom has started the official nine days of mourning until September 12 when he will be laid to rest at the Karambi Royal Tombs-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
