05/09/2026
🕊️ KALON AFRIKA FOUNDATION UGANDA & BELGIUM
TRIBUTE TO HIS MAJESTY OMUKAMA OYO NYIMBA KABAMBA IGURU IV
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that Kalon Afrika Foundation Uganda & Belgium, together with our partners, supporters, volunteers, and friends around the world, joins the people of Tooro Kingdom and the entire Rwenzori region in mourning the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, King of Tooro.
His Majesty ascended to the throne at the tender age of three years, becoming one of the youngest reigning monarchs in the world. He officially assumed his responsibilities as Omukama upon reaching the age of 18, taking on the enormous responsibility of leading the people of Tooro. He sadly passes on at only 34years of age.
His life and journey as King have been an inspiration to many, particularly the young people of Tooro and the Rwenzori region. From a very young age, His Majesty demonstrated that age does not have to be a limitation to responsibility, leadership, service, and the pursuit of a greater vision for society.
His passing is therefore not only a loss to the Royal Family, but to the entire Tooro Kingdom, the Rwenzori region, Uganda, and the many people around the world who admired his leadership and legacy.
Our connection to Tooro
Kalon Afrika Foundation Uganda operates and implements community initiatives within areas under the Tooro Kingdom. The people we serve, the children we support, and the communities with whom we work are part of this great Kingdom with our head offices in Uganda located in Karambi Nyansozi, Fort Portal City, Rwenzori region under the Tooro Kingdom.
For this reason, the passing of His Majesty has a profound impact on all of us.
We will deeply miss his leadership, his kingship, and the hope and inspiration he represented to generations of people in the region.
As the Kingdom enters this period of nine days of mourning leading to the laying to rest of His Majesty on 12 September in Karambi, Kalon Afrika Foundation joins the Royal Family, the Kingdom leadership, the Batooro, the Rwenzori community, and the entire nation in mourning together as one community.
At the same time, we choose to celebrate the life, leadership, and legacy of His Majesty.
Carrying forward his vision
As Kalon Afrika Foundation, committed to community development, education, youth empowerment, and creating opportunities for vulnerable children, we recognise the importance of continuing the dreams and aspirations His Majesty held for the people of Tooro.
Kalon Afrika Foundation pledges to continue doing our part to support the education of children in the region, nurture the potential of young people, and contribute to the social and economic development of Tooro and the wider Rwenzori region.
We will also remain committed to working closely with the leadership of Tooro Kingdom and our partners to contribute to the long-term aspirations of the Kingdom and to the realisation of the vision of and aspirationsof Tooro region.
The best way to honour a great leader is not only to mourn their passing, but also to continue the work of building the future they envisioned.
May the legacy of His Majesty Omukama Oyo continue to inspire generations to come.
Our deepest condolences go to the Royal Family, the immediate family, relatives, friends, the Kingdom leadership, the people of Tooro, the entire Rwenzori region, the people of Uganda, and all those around the world mourning this great loss.
May you rest in eternal peace, His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV. 🕊️
Omukama Atulize. Amata gatikire. Enkuba etutiire 🙏🏽
Owabyoona Akwebembere🙏🏽
Kalon Afrika Foundation Uganda & Belgium
Together for Education, Community Development & a Better Future.
