World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
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"I call upon all the people of Tooro to remain united, calm and prayerful during this profoundly difficult time."
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King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
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