Uganda buries 'youngest' king amid succession row

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: Uganda

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Uganda buries 'youngest' king amid succession row

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognized as the world's youngest monarch, was buried on September 12, 2026, in Fort Portal, Uganda, after reigning for 31 years. His death at the age of 34 sparked a succession dispute, with his sister, Princess Ruth Komuntale, contesting the selection of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as heir. President Yoweri Museveni urged unity as tensions within the royal family continue.

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