KCCA Executive Director remembers the late Tooro monarch as a symbol of dignity, heritage and pride
KAMPALA — Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing his death as a painful loss to the people of Tooro and to Uganda as a whole.
In a heartfelt condolence message, Buzeki said she was deeply saddened by the loss of the Tooro monarch, whose life and reign, she said, left an indelible mark on Uganda’s cultural heritage.
She extended her condolences to the royal family, the people of Tooro and all those who shared in the life and journey of the late King.
Buzeki said King Oyo was more than a traditional leader, describing him as a proud ambassador of Uganda who carried the country’s heritage, culture and identity with dignity wherever he went.
“Uganda has lost a proud son and a distinguished cultural ambassador. King Oyo carried the name and heritage of our country with great dignity, and his passing leaves a deep void in our hearts,” Buzeki said.
She said the late King’s journey was one that touched many lives, particularly because he grew into his role as monarch in the public eye and dedicated much of his life to preserving the identity and traditions of the Tooro Kingdom.
‘We mourn with Tooro’
Buzeki said on behalf of Kampala capital city authority, her thoughts were with the people of Tooro, who she described as a community mourning not only their King but also a figure who had become an important part of their collective identity.
“Today, our hearts are with the people of Tooro. We mourn with you, we stand with you and we share in your grief. The pain of losing a King who has been part of your story for so long is a pain that words cannot easily express,” she said while in buzoga
She also remembered King Oyo for the dignity with which he represented Tooro and Uganda, saying his contribution to the country’s cultural heritage would not be forgotten.
Buzeki said his passing should remind Ugandans of the importance of cherishing and protecting the country’s cultural institutions and heritage for future generations.
A legacy that will endure
The KCCA Executive Director said although the country was mourning the loss of the monarch, the values and memories associated with his reign would continue to live on.
She said King Oyo’s legacy would remain in the people he served, the cultural heritage he represented and the generations that watched his remarkable journey from a young monarch into adulthood.
“His journey may have come to an end, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of the people of Tooro and in the story of Uganda. We shall remember him with respect, affection and gratitude,” Buzeki said.
She prayed for comfort and strength for the royal family and the people of Tooro during the mourning period.
“As a nation, we stand with Tooro in this moment of profound grief. May God comfort the royal family, give strength to the people of Tooro and grant the departed King eternal rest. May his soul rest in peace,” Buzeki said.
The KCCA boss said the memory of King Oyo would remain a reminder of Uganda’s rich cultural heritage and the importance of leaders who dedicate themselves to preserving the identity and traditions of their people.
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