King Oyo buried as Tooro successor dispute surfaces
By The BriefBrief
King Oyo of Uganda was buried amid calls for unity over who should succeed him in the traditional kingdom of Tooro. A TV presenter was named as the new monarch, while the late king’s family said he had chosen an heir.
WHO:The late King Oyo’s family and a TV news presenter named as Tooro’s new monarch
WHAT:King Oyo was buried as a TV presenter was named Tooro’s new monarch, with the late king’s family claiming he had chosen an heir.
WHEN:Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET
WHERE:Uganda
WHY:The burial and succession process triggered public calls for unity and a dispute over who the late king had chosen as heir.
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