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Tooro King Dies After Battle With Cancer | Uganda News
The Tooro King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, died after a courageous battle with aggressive angiosarcoma cancer, which he initially mistook for workout-related pain. Diagnosed in Nairobi, he traveled internationally for treatment — from Germany to the U.S. — maintaining optimism and privacy throughout, even telling aides he was on a “working visit.” His sudden passing on August 27, 2026, ended a reign marked by modernization and tradition. He will be laid to rest at Karambi Royal Tombs, honoring his legacy as a monarch who ruled from childhood with grace and resilience. Listen…
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