Entebbe airport receives body of Uganda’s King Oyo ahead of burial

Entebbe airport on Friday received the body of Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with President Yoweri Museveni greeting the casket in a formal military parade.

KEY DETAILS:

• King Oyo died of an undisclosed illness in the United States last week.
• He was 34 years old at the time of death.
• Prior to his death, he and his family sought medical treatment first in Germany and later in the United States.

FAQ

When did the body of King Oyo arrive in Uganda?
The body arrived at Entebbe airport on Friday, the day following his death last week.

What was the cause of King Oyo’s death?
He died of an undisclosed illness while in the United States.

Who received the casket upon its arrival?
President Yoweri Museveni received the casket during a formal military parade at the airport.

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