Late King Oyo's Will Designates Son as First Heir to Tooro Throne

The future leadership of the Tooro Kingdom is now clearly defined following the presentation of the Last Will and Testament of the late Omukama, Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba-Iguru Rukiidi IV. Signed in September 2022, the document, revealed by King Oyo’s long-time lawyer Michael Akampurira, designates his son as the first in line to inherit the throne.

Should Oyo’s son be unable to assume the responsibilities of the crown due to incapacity, death before succession, or any other reason, the will establishes Prince Yoweri Komwiswa as the second heir. Prince Komwiswa is the son of Omusuga Charles Kamurasi, the late king’s paternal uncle and head of the Babiito clan.

The succession plan further extends to Prince Solomon Nyaika, another son of Omusuga Charles Kamurasi, followed by Omusuga Charles Kamurasi himself, as subsequent heirs in the event the preceding candidates are unavailable.

This official declaration from the late King Oyo provides a definitive framework, addressing recent controversies stemming from competing claims regarding the succession. Notably, it contrasts with a prior announcement by journalist Andrew Mwenda, purportedly on behalf of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, which named Prince George Desmond “Jimmy” Mugenyi as successor.

Omusuga Charles Kamurasi, acting as caretaker of the kingdom, had previously rejected Mwenda’s announcement, stating he had no knowledge of such a meeting or decision. The newly presented will, therefore, anchors the succession in King Oyo’s direct lineage and a clearly documented fallback arrangement, emphasizing a peaceful and dignified transition in accordance with Tooro Kingdom’s customs.

King Oyo passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 34, leaving the kingdom to address the continuity of the Babiito monarchy. His written wishes in the will now guide the path forward, superseding recent speculative claims.

This document was presented in Fort Portal and was attended by members of the royal family and government officials, including Queen Mother Best Kemigisa and representatives of President Yoweri Museveni.