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Thousands mourn King Oyo at funeral ceremony in Fort Portal

Published by The Independent Uganda By The Independent · 12 September 2026 at 18:38
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Thousands mourn King Oyo at funeral ceremony in Fort Portal
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Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The thousands of mourners who this morning gathered at St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal to pay their final respects to the fallen king of Tooro king, Oyo Nyimba Kabamab Iguru, Rukiidi IV who passed away last month featured a a mix of political leaders, cultural and religious figures, … The post Thousands mourn King Oyo at funeral ceremony in Fort Portal appeared first on The Independent

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