KAMPALA, Uganda — The late King of Tooro, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has left behind a Prince who will inherit the Tooro Crown, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister Calvin Rwomiire Akiiki has announced.

In a statement confirming the King’s death, Rwomiire assured the people of Tooro that the succession of the monarchy remains secure.

“The continuity of the Crown is assured. His Majesty leaves behind a Prince as his heir,” the Prime Minister said.

However, the identity of the Prince has not been made public.

Rwomiire said the heir’s identity will be formally revealed at the appropriate time, in accordance with the traditions and customs of the Tooro Kingdom.

The announcement introduces a new chapter for the Tooro monarchy following the death of King Oyo, who ascended the throne as a child and became one of Uganda’s most prominent cultural leaders.

The Kingdom has called for calm, unity and respect for its traditions as preparations for the King’s funeral and the eventual transition to the new monarch get underway.

The Prime Minister said further details, including funeral and mourning arrangements, will be communicated through an official statement.

The announcement of an undisclosed Prince as heir is expected to generate significant interest as the Kingdom prepares to formally unveil the next custodian of the Tooro Crown.